Procurement Summary
Country : USA
Summary : Liquid Nitrogen Supply & Delivery
Deadline : 29 Apr 2024
Other Information
Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 100450132
Document Ref. No. : 12405B24Q0152
Competition : ICB
Financier : Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
Purchaser's Detail
Purchaser : AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF
Contracting Office Address : STONEVILLE, MS 38776
Primary Point of Contact : Monte Jordan
monte.jordan@usda.gov
USA
Email :monte.jordan@usda.gov
Tender Details
Description
Amendment 0001 issued to provide answers to questions submitted by interested contractor, upload photo attachment of Fort Pierce, FL location's north vehicle gate entrance, upload attachment of liquid nitrogen delivery truck route, and extend quotation due date to 04/29/2024.
Q1. Liquid nitrogen gas supply and require information regarding the gate and truck path for our planning.
A1. There will be an assigned gate code to open the north vehicle gate.
Q2. Could you kindly provide us with pictures of the gate and details about the truck path that our 18-wheeler Bulk truck will take during delivery? This information is crucial for our planning and operational efficiency.
A2. See attached photo and drawing. The width of the double gate when opened can accommodate the 18-wheeler truck.
Q3. In case providing pictures is not feasible, we would like to inquire about the possibility of arranging a site visit on Monday.
A3. I-m back to work today (Wed 4/24/2024). If interested to visit, I-ll be here all day today and tomorrow.
Q4. We would like to confirm the estimated quantity. Is this a request for 500 gallon of Liquid Nitrogen, 2 times a month(250 gallon in each trip)? Or a request of 500 gallon in each trip, equating 1000 gallon/month?
A4. Historically, the estimated consumption is at least 41, 000 CCF twice a month depending on the liquid nitrogen use in research. The conversion factor of 93.11 SCF/gal.
Q5. We've noted the need for a nitrogen refill, and the tank in question appears to be from Airgas Company. Could you please confirm if we are authorized to refill the Airgas tank? If so, could you provide us with a letter of permission or any documentation necessary to ensure compliance and avoid potential legal issues.
A5. That is correct, Air Gas owned the 500-gal tank and telemetry that automatically send signal to dispatcher to refill the liquid nitrogen tank when it hit below level. Part of the tank and teleme...
Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID 12405B24Q0152 Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF Sub-tier AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE Office USDA ARS SEA AAO ACQ/PER PROP
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
All Dates/Times are: (UTC-05:00) CENTRAL STANDARD TIME, CHICAGO, USA
Updated Published Date: Apr 24, 2024 12:28 pm CDT
Original Published Date: Apr 17, 2024 11:21 am CDT
Updated Date Offers Due: Apr 29, 2024 03:00 pm CDT
Original Date Offers Due: Apr 25, 2024 03:00 pm CDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
Updated Inactive Date: May 14, 2024
Original Inactive Date: May 10, 2024
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 8120 - COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL GAS CYLINDERS
NAICS Code: 325120 - Industrial Gas Manufacturing
Place of Performance: Fort Pierce, FL 34945 USA
Documents
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