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GENERAL INFORMATION

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ATTN: V4CONT

1601 E. Fourth Plain Blvd Bldg.17, Suite B428 Vancouver WA 98661

POINT OF CONTACT*

Contract Specialist Derek Crockett Derek.Crockett@va.gov 360-816-2760 x32760

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Walla Walla VA Medical Center

77 Wainright Dr.

Walla Walla, WA

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THIS IS SOURCES SOUGHT FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. This is not a solicitation for bids, proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this sources sought to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of all qualified sources to perform a potential requirement. The responses received from interested contractors will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition method. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Network Contracting Office (NCO) 20, is conducting market research to identify potential sources which can provide the following supplies: See Salient Characteristics below.

Proposed NAICS Code 332919- Other Metal and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing.

Any questions or information may be directed to Derek Crockett via e-mail at derek.crockett@va.gov.

RESPONSES SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1.) Company name, address, and business size; point of contact name, phone number, and e-mail address.

2.) Is your firm eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs? If so, please indicate the program and the anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code.

[ ] yes [ ] no Small Business (SB) [ ] yes [ ] no HUBZone [ ] yes [ ] no Small Business 8(a) [ ] yes [ ] no Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) [ ] yes [ ] no Women-Owned (WO) Small Business [ ] yes [ ] no Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) [ ] yes [ ] no Other (please specify)

2.) Does your firm have any existing contracts with the federal government or specific government agencies? (GSA, FSS, ect). If yes, please list the contract number(s) and/or agency contracts.

3.) Is your firm a manufacturer of valves? Is so, what types and models?

4.) If your firm is not a manufacturer, is your firm an authorized wholesaler or distributor of valves? Is so, what manufacturers and models can you source?

5.) What are the estimated lead times for these types of valves or supplies?

6.) Is your business registered under SAM under 332919- Other Metal and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing? If not, what NAICS code(s) is your firm registered in for manufacturing valves or as a wholesaler/distributor of valves?

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

1. Contract Title:

Steam Pressure Release Valve Acquisition – QTY4EA

2. Background:

The acquisition of specialized steam release valves are required to enhance the heating services of the medical center and provide better safety measures in place for the boiler operators. This is a supply acquisition only for QTY4EA valves. The requested equipment (QTY4EA VALVES) will replace non-compliant valves in accordance with VHA Directive 1810 Boiler and Boiler Plant Operations. It will align with ongoing efforts to close all standard gaps which include boiler equipment. See Product Salient Characteristics below for required specifications.

3. Scope:

This contract covers the procurement of two different Steam Pressure Release Valves

4. Product Salient Characteristics:

Brand name or equal to Kunkle Pressure Valves

1. Manufacturer: Kunkle Model# 300LKG01-AS0135

QTY 4EA

Required specifications; steam pressure release valves with a 1.5-inch inlet and 2.5-inch outlet with a Psi setpoint of 135 psi. Additionally, the product must be made of black carbon steel with the capacity to support 8343 lb/hr of steam.

1. Manufacturer: Kunkle Model# 300LJG01-AS0130

QTY 4EA

Required specifications:

Steam pressure release valves with a 1.5-inch inlet and 2.5-inch outlet with a Psi setpoint of 130 psi. Additionally, the product must be made of black carbon steel with the capacity to support 5092 lb/hr of steam.

5. Delivery Address:

Walla Walla VA 77 Wainwright Dr Walla Walla WA 99362

END OF DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK

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