36C24626Q0570.docx

Sources Sought Notice Sources Sought Notice

GENERAL INFORMATION

SET-ASIDE

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 6 100 Emancipation Drive Hampton VA 23667

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Charlsi Brooker Charlsi.Brooker@va.gov 757-728-7216

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

1970 Roanoke Blvd

Salem VA

COUNTRY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DESCRIPTION

Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Salem, VA Scope of Work

Project Title: Supply of Backflow Prevention Assemblies Date: 12/17/2025

1. Objective Provide and deliver backflow prevention assemblies to the Salem VA Medical Center in accordance with the specifications outlined below. These assemblies are critical for maintaining water system integrity and preventing contamination.

2. Scope of Work The contractor shall furnish and deliver the following equipment:

A. Two (2) 8-Inch Backflow Prevention Assemblies

· Model: Watts Series LF909

· Part Number: WLF909M1OSYFS8X

· Type: Reduced Pressure Zone Assembly (RPZ)

· Specifications:

· OS&Y (Outside Screw & Yoke) valves

· Replaceable seats

· Stainless steel internal components

· No special tools required for servicing

· Captured spring check assemblies

· Fused epoxy coated and lined checks

· Industrial strength sensing hose

· Field reversible relief valve

· Air-in/water-out relief valve design for maximum capacity during emergency conditions

· Lead-Free construction

B. Two (2) 6-Inch Backflow Prevention Assemblies

· Model: Watts Series LF909-FS

· Part Number: WLF909OSYFSU

· Type: Reduced Pressure Zone Assembly (RPZ)

· Specifications:

· OS&Y (Outside Screw & Yoke) valves

· Replaceable seats

· Stainless steel internal components

· No special tools required for servicing

· Captured spring check assemblies

· Fused epoxy coated and lined checks

· Industrial strength sensing hose

· Field reversible relief valve

· Air-in/water-out relief valve design for maximum capacity during emergency conditions

· Lead-Free construction

3. Delivery Requirements

· All equipment shall be delivered to the Salem VA Medical Center loading dock.

· Delivery shall be coordinated with the FMS Project Section to ensure proper receipt and inspection.

· All items must be new and unused and include manufacturer warranties and documentation.

4. Period of Performance

· Delivery must be completed within 30 calendar days from the date of award.

DISCLAIMER:

THIS NOTICE IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS SOURCES SOUGHT OR REIMBURSE ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS RFI.

This REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Solicitation, an Invitation for Bids, a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or an indication the Government will contract for the items contained in this announcement. All information received in response to this SOURCES SOUGHT marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly. Responses to the SOURCES SOUGHT will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this SOURCES SOUGHT are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 6 on behalf of Salem VAMC is conducting Market Research through this SOURCES SOUGHT notice to help determine the availability of qualified Businesses, capable of providing Backflow Prevention Assemblies for 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153.

Information collected during this Sources Sought may be used in a set aside. If a solicitation is issued, the Government will do so in accordance with Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-02, effective 01/22/2024. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) number is 238220. The NAICS size is $19 Million. Any contractor that believes they are capable and desires to claim preference for veteran owned small business status must be registered with the VIP at veterans.certify.sba.gov.

Contractors that deem themselves capable of meeting the requirement shall provide the below information to, Contract Specialist Charlsi Brooker at Charlsi.Brooker@va.gov no-later-than Tuesday, May 6th, 2026, at 10:00AM, EST, referencing 36C24626Q0570, Backflow Prevention Assemblies. Responses shall include: (1) Business Name and Address, (2) DUNS and UEI; (3) Is your company interested in providing a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) quote or Open Market? Include GSA/FSS/NAC Contract Number, if applicable; (4) Point of Contact Name, Phone Number and E-mail Address; (5) SAM # and NAICS code; (6) Business Size SMALL or LARGE; (7) Type of Business: service-disabled veteran owned, veteran owned small business, 8a, HUBZone, woman-owned, etc. Contractor must be registered with https://www.sam.gov.

NOTE: Responses to this announcement will not be returned, nor will there be any ensuing discussions or debriefings of any responses. However, information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in any subsequent solicitation. This announcement is Government market research purposes ONLY.

Sources Sought Notice