Aantilia LLC, an SBA Certified Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business based in Austin, Texas, was awarded a $56,182.30 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Integrated Service Network 7 on July 17, 2025. The contract covers the procurement and delivery of 11 Kunkle Steam Safety Valves with specified technical requirements including cast steel construction, exposed spring design, and ASME Section I compliance. The valves feature various inlet/outlet sizes and pressure settings ranging from 15 to 120 psi, and are designated for installation in the boiler plant room at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside and requires completion by January 19, 2026, with delivery required within 180 days of award.
The procurement was solicited under FAR Part 13 procedures with a posted date of July 7, 2025, and an amended due date of July 15, 2025. This award supports the VA Medical Center's critical infrastructure maintenance needs by providing necessary steam safety valve spares to ensure safe and reliable operation of the facility's boiler systems. Aantilia LLC's selection as the awardee reflects its established capability as a federal contractor specializing in technical equipment and components across multiple civilian and defense agencies, and demonstrates continued opportunity for small and disadvantaged women-owned businesses within the Department of Veterans Affairs' procurement activities.