W91ZLK-24-R-0035_Question and Answers as of September 13th.docx
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This document contains questions and answers related to Solicitation W91ZLK-24-R-0035 for the Supply of Welding and Industrial Gases at the Aberdeen Test Center. The solicitation is a small business set-aside for the supply of a variety of pure gases and gas mixtures for use in laboratory, industrial, and welding applications. Key details include:
The government plans to award a firm-fixed-price supply contract with a base period of 12 months and two 1-year option periods. Offerors must provide unit pricing per cylinder size for each gas type using the attached Schedule of Services. The government estimates an annual ceiling of $20,000 for this requirement. The performance location is at Building E4301, Gunpowder, Maryland 21010. Questions cover topics such as gas cylinder sizes, dewar volumes, gas grades and mixes, and the use of instrument air. Responses clarify and correct details in the original solicitation.
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| Attachment_2_Performance Work Statement_V2_13Sept24.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment_3_Schedule of Supply_V2_13Sept24.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
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Question and Answers as of 1400 hours on September 13th, 2024 Solicitation: W91ZLK-24-R-0035
1) Question: Attachment 3 - Schedule of Services is not provided on Sam.gov. I assume this attachment contains the requested quantities of gases that Aberdeen intends to purchase, as there is no quantity information provided in any of the other attachments.
a. Answer: Schedule of supply added and language corrected to supply in description. The exact quantities of each to be purchased are unknown and will vary based on mission requirements. The Government plans to establish a single Not To Exceed (NTE) contract line item at the Government’s discretion for the supply of welding and industrial gases. At this time, the estimated ceiling per year is $20,000.00.
2) Question: Is the end user aware that not all gases are available in 125cf cylinders?
a. Answer: Yes
3) Question: Can the government provide clarity on the 800L dewars - assuming these would require onsite filling via microbulk but needs to be stated in SOW / Schedule
a. Answer: Our facility does not utilize 800 Liter dewars. Error in original solicitation. We use 200L dewars for Liquid Oxygen, 200L dewars for Liquid Nitrogen, and 230L dewars for liquid Argon.
4) Question: Can you provide the grades of gas required?
a. Answer: Our requirement is for laboratory and industrial grade gases used to operate common laboratory and industrial instruments such as 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, and welding equipment.
5) Question: Can you provide the mix percentages and components on tri-mix?
a. Answer: Tri Gas is stated in the PWS (60% Helium, 35% Nitrogen, 5% Carbon Dioxide)
6) Question: Can you provide the percentages on helium mix?
a. Answer: Helium mix refers to common Helium mixtures used in Welding such as 75% Helium, 25% Carbon Dioxide.
7) Question: Need percentages on argon mix?
a. Answer: Argon mix refers to common Argon mixtures used in Welding such as 75% Argon, 25% Carbon Dioxide or 95% Argon, 5% Carbon Dioxide.
8) Question: Is the end user able to provide a Medical License on MedOx and Nitrous?
a. Answer: No. Nitrous Oxide is not required. This is a relic of a previous contract. Please ignore.
9) Question: Please provide volumes to accurately quote
a. Answer: Examples for Estimating Purposes.
i. Liquid Argon – 230L Dewar
ii. Liquid Nitrogen – 200L Dewar
iii. Liquid Oxygen – 200L Dewar
iv. Tri Gass – 150 CF
v. Helium – 150 CF
vi. Oxygen – 150 CF
vii. Hydrogen – 150 CF
viii. Argon Mixture – 150 CF
ix. Helium Mixture – 150 CF
x. Carbon Dioxide – 150 CF
xi. Nitrogen – 150 CF
xii. Instrument Air – 150 CF
xiii. Propane – 145 CF
xiv. Acetylene – 145 CF
10) Question: If the liquid nitrogen and oxygen are stored in bulk tanks at 800 liters, do you own your tanks, will the current contractor be leaving theirs, or would you need them installed by us?
a. Answer: We do not have utilize 800 Liter tanks here and will not require them to be installed by the contractor. Error in original solicitation.
11) Question: What are the specs on the instrument-grade air?
a. Answer: Compressed Air cylinder – Instrument Grade: Zero.
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