RFP_Questions-Answers_19R0308_Hydrogen_Tinker-Arnold.pdf

RFP Questions & Answers

SPE601-19-R-0308

Hydrogen Tinker/Arnold AFBs

Question 1: Clarifications are requested for the CLINs listed below, as listed in the ‘Notes’ column below.

Answer 1: The Government has provided an explanation/clarification in the appropriate column in red font.

CLIN 0001 GH2 for Arnold AFB CLIN 0002 GH2 for Tinker AFB Notes: CLARIFICATION:

CLIN 0003 Emergency Delivery

Fee References Arnold, but states that

CLIN 0001 &

0002 are associated with this service

Recommend Emergency Delivery CLINS for both Arnold and Tinker (each location separately) if applicable, since pricing may differ and the contract dates are different. OR if no Emergency Delivery Fee for Tinker, please confirm

Not applicable to Tinker.

CLIN 0004 Detention Fee

Please confirm if pricing should be per QH, quarter hour and CLIN is for Arnold only

Confirmed, per QH and only for Arnold.

CLIN 0005 Evacuate and Purge Cyl/Drums/Containers

References Arnold, but states that

CLIN 0001 &

0002 are associated with this service

Please confirm if for Arnold only

Confirmed, only for Arnold.

CLIN 0006 Miscellaneous Services- TT delivery/ pick up

References Arnold, but states that

CLIN 0001 &

0002 are associated with this service

Please confirm if for Arnold only

Confirmed, only for Arnold.

CLIN 0007 Installation of Telemetry

References Tinker, but states that

CLIN 0001 &

0002 are associated with this service

Please confirm if telemetry is or is not required at Arnold

AFB

Telemetry is not required for Arnold.

CLIN 0008 Removal of Telemetry References Tinker, but states that

CLIN 0001 &

0002 are associated with this service

Please confirm if telemetry is or is not required at Arnold

AFB

Confirmed, not required at Arnold.

CLIN 0009 Detention Fee

Please confirm if pricing should be per QH, quarter hour and this is for Tinker only

Confirmed, pricing is QH for Tinker Only.

CLIN 0010 Tube Trailer Lease References Tinker, but states that

CLIN 0001 &

0002 are associated with this service

Please confirm tube trailer lease is only for Tinker.

Recommend a line item for each period of performance year, as equipment rental is invoiced per month.

Monthly rental as the Unit Price, times a quantity of 12 = Annual Extended Total.

(A quantity of 1 EA for the 5 year period would indicate invoicing for 5 years of rental at the contract start)

Confirmed, tube trailer lease if for Tinker only.

Review revised RFP for additional CLINs for all five (5) years.

CLIN 0011 Telemetry Rental References Tinker, but states that

CLIN 0001 &

0002 are associated with this service

Please confirm telemetry rental is only for Tinker.

Recommend a line item for each period of performance year, as telemetry is invoiced per month.

Monthly rental as the Unit Price, times a quantity of 12 = Annual Extended Total.

(A quantity of 1 EA for the 5 year period would indicate invoicing for 5 years of telemetry rental at the contract start)

Confirmed, telemetry rental is for Tinker only.

Review revised RFP for additional CLINs for all five (5) years.

Question 2: Are Offerors permitted to submit a stand-alone proposal for Arnold AFB only or must the bid be for both locations (Arnold & Tinker)?

Answer 2: Offerors are permitted to submit any type of proposal they want, however, the solicitation (page 3) states the Government intends to award one (1) contract for both locations.

Question 3: Can the Government provide the last annual inspection PM date for each trailer.

Answer 3: All Government trailers are maintained by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Any additional information can be provided after contract award.

Question 4: Can the Government provide the last pressure retest date for each trailer (as they are required every 5 years)?

Answer 4: All Government trailers are maintained by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Any additional information can be provided after contract award.

Question 5: Can the Government confirm the maximum volume for each trailer? (The maximum capacity is 55 MC = approximately 2,000 SCF.)

Answer 5: 55MC is the average among trailers. However, trailers carry residual product of varying quantities.

Question 6: Can the Government advise the maximum psi for each trailer that is/are certified?

Answer 6: It is 2,400 psi .

Question 7: Can the Government clarify how they intend to handle the tube trailer repair and maintenance? It was not addressed in the RFP, specifically tube and/or main isolation valve(s), rupture disc or simply a tire repair or replacement during transport to Arnold, TN AFB.

Answer 7: Any Government owned trailers will be maintained by the Government. Government owned trailers requiring repair during transport will be billed thru CBL accessorial charges.