RFI 36C25625Q0806 Condensate Return Tank AP-2392 Crosby v2.pdf

Sources Sought Notice

*= Required Field Sources Sought Notice

SUBJECT* Condensate Return Tank with Installation

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACTING OFFICE’S ZIP CODE* 77056

SOLICITATION NUMBER* 36C25625Q0806

RESPONSE DATE/TIME/ZONE 05-15-2025 1500 Central Time. USA

ARCHIVE 5 DAYS AFTER THE RESPONSE DATE

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS N

SET-ASIDE

PRODUCT SERVICE CODE* J045

NAICS CODE* 238220

CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Department of Veterabs Affairs

Network Contracting Office 16 Galleria Financial Center 5075 Westeimer Rd, Suite 750 Houston, Texas 77056

POINT OF CONTACT* Contract Specialist Tabitha Crosby Tabitha.Crosby@va.gov

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

ADDRESS Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

2002 Holcombe Blvd Houston, Texas 77056

POSTAL CODE 77030

COUNTRY USA

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

AGENCY’S URL https://www.va.gov URL DESCRIPTION Department of Veterans Affairs AGENCY CONTACT’S EMAIL ADDRESS Tabitha.Crosby@.gov EMAIL DESCRIPTION 36C25625Q0806-Request for Information

DESCRIPTION

Title: Condensate Return Tank with Installation

Purpose: The Network Contracting Office (NCO)-16 Houston, TX in support of the Michael E.

DeBakey Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) located 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 hereby issues the following Request Information (RFI) announcement only. This is NOT a solicitation announcement.

The Michael E. Debakey VAMC has a need for Contractor to replace existing Condensate Return Unit with a Fulton brand name or equal, 550 Gallon (Orientation Horizontal # Pumps 2 Pump Voltage 460V/3Ph/60Hz including control panel non-code. Design Pressure Atmospheric Pump Discharge Pressure: 20 PSIG, flow Rate: 90 Gallons Per Minute Standard Features and Trim: Carbon Steel Tank Shell - Pump Alternator. Connections for condensate return, vent, overflow, drain, and pump discharge- Pump Setup: One pump operating, and one pump in backup.

Contractor will be responsible for installation of drains, associated valves, start-up and testing of all components. Full installation and tie-ins could be performed during and or after hours to minimize the required shutdown. RFI responses are due by 3:00p.m. Central Time on May 15, 2025, size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format and virus checked prior to submission via email to Tabitha.Crosby, tabitha.crosby@va.gov. All documents submitted, will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements to Contracting Specialist, Tabitha Crosby, tabitha.crosby@va.gov capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support the requirement.

DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS

NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it shall not be construed as a commitment by the government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the government to an acquisition.

approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the government.

Information submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the government. The government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in response to this notice.

If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract Opportunities website or General Services Administration (GSA). It is the responsibility of the of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI.

Item # Description/Part Number* Products Qty 1 Condensate Return Tank with 2 Pumps and Control Panel 1 EA

2. Misc. Pipes and Fittings 1 JB

Service Installation Labor

Project Planner Crew Labor Service Installation Labor Electrician Pipe Fitters mailto:tabitha.crosby@va.gov

See attached document: SOW DRAFT.

Statement of Work Condensate Return Tank with Installation

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials for delivery, install a turn-key condensate return unit with control panel, name BRAND or EQUAL in Mechanical Bay 8 at the Michael E. DeBakey Medical Center as per manufacture specifications. No foundation or site prep required.

1. INSTALLATION AND LOCATION:

Contractor shall replace existing condensate return unit with a Fulton brand name or equal, 550 Gallon (Orientation Horizontal # Pumps 2 Pump Voltage 460V/3Ph/60Hz including control panel non-code.

Design Pressure Atmospheric Pump Discharge Pressure: 20 PSIG, flow Rate: 90 Gallons Per Minute Standard Features and Trim: - Carbon Steel Tank Shell - Pump Alternator. Connections for condensate return, vent, overflow, drain and pump discharge Pump Setup: One pump operating, one pump in backup). Contractor will be responsible for installation of drains, associated valves, start-up and testing of all components. Full installation and tie-ins could be performed during and or after hours to minimize the required shutdown.

2. STEAM CONDENSATE PIPING – Prefabricated – Flange fitting

B. Pipe:

Carbon steel, ASTM A53/A53M Grade B or ASTM A106/A106M Grade B, seamless or ERW, Schedule 80.

C. Joints:

1. Pipe sizes 65 mm (2-l/2 inches) and above: Butt-welded, no other types allowed.

2. Pipe sizes 50 mm (2 inches) and below: Schedule 80 threaded, butt-welded or socket-welded.

D. Fittings:

1. Welded joints: Steel, ASTM A234/A234M, Grade B, ASME B16.9, same schedule as adjoining pipe.

2. Threaded joints: Forged steel, ASME B16.ll, 13,790 kPa (2000 psig class. Use Schedule 80 pipe and fittings for threaded joints.

3. Socket-welded joints: Forged steel, ASME B16.11, 13,790 kPa (2000 psig) class.

E. Unions on Threaded Piping: For piping 50 mm (2 inches) and under, forged steel, 13,790 kPa (2000 psig) class or 20,685 kPa (3000 psig) class. Use Schedule 80 pipe and fittings for threaded joints.

F. Flanges: Forged steel weld neck, ASTM A105/A105M, ASME B16.5, 1034 kPa (150 psig).

DRAFT

1. Work Schedule and Period of Performance

a. The work will be performed at the Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center mechanical bay 8. This work will be completed after hours or weekends.

b. Federal Holidays.

New Year’s Day - 1 January Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday in January Washington’s Birthday - 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day - last Monday in May Juneteenth – 19 June Independence Day - 4 July Labor Day - 1st Monday in September Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day - 11 November Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day - 25 December

If these holidays fall on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed. If these holidays fall on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed. If a holiday falls on a scheduled service day, the Contractor will be responsible for rescheduling services for the first day post the holiday observance.

Period of performance, 90 days after award date.

2. Parking

a. Parking is rigidly controlled throughout the Medical Center. Contractor parking is only allowed in authorized areas. Contractor shall abide by all police requirements. Parking in designated patient parking areas is strictly prohibited. Parking for unloading equipment necessary to perform the work will be authorized in advance of starting the project.

DRAFT