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Questions and Answers.

Q1: What is the average condensate return percentage?

A1: we have no idea what the condensate return percentage is for bldg..1- probably 0 since this is a closed loop system.

Q2: What is the water volume of the chilled water system and Boilers.

A2: We have no idea what the closed loop capacity is in bldg.1

Q3: Are all cooling towers on a combined sump or condenser water system or are they separate (1 tower per chiller)?

A3: we have no cooling towers

Q4: Is there a cooling tower makeup water (city or well) analysis available?

A4: We have no cooling towers.

Q5: What is the cycle count in the cooling towers?

A5: We have no cooling towers.

Q6: Please list all treated systems you have, e.g., boilers, cooling towers, closed loops, etc.

A6: 2 hot water boilers and one chiller- all run on the same loop since this is a two pipe system.

Q7: If cooling towers are present, provide number of towers, tons of each, average annual run time, and approximate load?

A7: We have no cooling towers.

Q8: If boilers are present, provide number of boilers, HP/steam rate lbs./hr. of each, average annual run time, and approximate load?

A8: 2 hot water boilers so there is no steam traps or blowdown features- run 140 degree water temp.

Q9: If closed loops are present, provide number of hot and cold loops, approximate volume of each, approximate gallons each is refreshed with annually due to leaks?

A9: 1 loop- two pipe system- no leaks unless a repair is made and water needs to be drained.

Q10: For any systems to be treated are their specific chemicals desired, e.g., nitrite or molybdate for closed loops, phosphate/sulfite/amine program for boilers?

A10: whatever you decide to use by your knowledge and the instructions in the SOW.

Q11: Is there water analysis for the source water (well/city/other)?

A11: possibly from the city itself but nothing on location.

Q12: Any other water analysis, such as softened water, Reverse Osmosis water, boiler water, cooling water?

A12: N/A

Q13: Can an identifying list of past chemicals used, be provided and the approximate annual usage of each?

A13: This is not available.

Q14: Are there any account specific treatment needs affecting the offerings of the bid that can be disclosed? e.g., specialized pH adjusters used, alkalinity boosters, wastewater treatment, or specialized biocides?

A14: None that we are aware of.

Q15: Will any control or feed equipment be needed? e.g., cooling tower/boiler controllers, chemical pumps, pot feeders, corrosion racks, blow down valves, etc.?

A15: Control or feed equipment needs to be determined by the company presenting the estimate.

Q16: What service frequency is desired? Monthly, weekly, other?

A16: monthly as stated in the SOW.

Q17: Can you please provide the cooling tower tonnages and average loads (Building 14 and 41)? Annual water usage data for each would also suffice?

A17: Building 14, 41; has a 30 ton tower on the west side of the building and a 50 ton tower east side of building. I have no water usage data. They probably run at ¾ capacity.

Q18: Can you please provide the estimated cooling tower system volumes (Building 14 and 41)?

A18: The volume would be a out right guess after measuring all the piping.

Q19: Can you please provide the average pounds/hour of steam for the steam boilers (Building 16, 20, and 21)? Annual water usage data for each would also suffice?

A19: Building 16 is the feed mill. It does not operate every day. The load when in operation is dependent on the type of feed being made. Building 20 steam boiler mostly is in operation only in winter. Depending on the setpoints of the study and outside conditions it can sit at almost idle for a study. Building 21 being a 300,000 btu boiler is almost all it can do during the winter on trial. I have no water consumption data for any of these.

Q20: Can you please provide the estimated closed loop volumes (Building 1 closed loop, Building 12 hot/chilled, Building 13 hot/chilled, Building 20 chilled, Building 21 hot/chilled, Building 22 hot)?

A20: The volume of the chill/hot water loop for the buildings would be a guess.

Q21: What is the frequency of service? (Example: quarterly for all systems?, quarterly for closed loops and monthly for towers/boilers?, etc.)

A21: In the past all systems checked monthly for chemical.

Thsi solicitation is being extended until 04/27/2023 at 4:00CST.

This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 12405B23Q0215 is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-83. The associated NAICS code is 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 500 Employees.

USDA, ARS, CHPRR

150 Twelve Ln

Mississippi State, MS 39762

Is looking for procurement of Annual Water Treatment Services with 4 Option Years that fits into the associated Statement of Work.

The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

Each offer must show a breakdown giving price of each element, provide descriptive literature or information showing that the offered services meet all parts of the Statement of Work. Also, please provide past performance information.

A site visit is scheduled for Tuesday April 18th 2023, at 9:00 AM. Please send the name of the company and the names of the personnel requesting to attend to lynn.hults@usda.gov by 3:00 PM on April 17th 2023.

Vendors responding to this announcement shall submit their quote in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. Submission of quote shall include the following: (1) Technical Specifications and (2) Price (to include shipping).

Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email all quotes to lynn.hults@usda.gov. NO LATE QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The basis for award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. "LPTA" means the expected outcome of the acquisition that result from selection of the technically acceptable proposal with the lowest evaluated price. Pursuant to FAR 52.212-2, the criteria for evaluation are: (1) Technical Specifications, (2) Price, and must also have satisfactory Past Performance.

INSPECTON AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS: Supplies will be inspected by requiring office's technical representative and accepted at destination.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.202-1 Definitions; FAR 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees; FAR 52.203-6 Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government; FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures; FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights; FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; FAR 52.204-10 Reporting

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To be eligible for an award, all contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). A contractor can contact SAM by calling 1-866-606-8220 or e-mail at www.sam.gov. NO EXCEPTIONS. A UEI (Unique Entity ID) number is required in order to register. All invoices shall be submitted and paid electronically.

Quotes must be received no later than April 25, 2023, 4:00pm Central Standard Time.

Questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation are due no later than 3:00 PM CST on Monday April 21, 2023. Answers to any questions received by that time will be posted as an amendment to this combined synopsis/solicitation.

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