Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Q&A June 11, 2020 QUESTION: What is the minimum purity of the Hydrogen? ANSWER: The SMEs’ will need to confirm, but our current standard ahs been “Qualified” or Industrial use, not medical or fuel. Ye... Q&A June 11, 2020 QUESTION: What is the minimum purity of the Hydrogen? ANSWER: The SMEs’ will need to confirm, but our current standard ahs been “Qualified” or Industrial use, not medical or fuel. Yes, it's industrial grade purity, 97%. And the larger 300 cf tanks are AOK too. QUESTION: What is the minimum purity of the Hydrogen? ANSWER: AIRGAS QUESTION: Are 300 cubic foot cylinders acceptable? (Volume: 260 scf, Pressure: 2400 psi) ANSWER: larger 300 cf tanks are AOK too. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF HYDROGEN SUPPLIED TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE AT62300 AIRPORT ROAD, SLIDELL, LA 70460 (currently supplied by Airgas USA LLC and paid via a Government Purchase Card) (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number NWWP9919-20-00249SRG. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-06 (MAY 2020) (DEVIATION 2019-03) (JUNE 2019). (IV) This solicitation is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 325120. The size standard is 1000 employees. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services: CLIN 0001 BASE YEAR - Period of Performance: 7/1/2020 – 6/30/2021 BASE YEAR PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF HYDROGEN GAS SUPPLY AND CYLINDER RENTAL TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OFFICE AT 62300 AIRPORT ROAD, SLIDELL, LA 70460, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF NEED.