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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) and Statement of Work (SOW) from the Department of Veterans Affairs for Steam Quality Testing services at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The RFI seeks to identify potential sources for a solicitation, with a focus on small businesses capable of performing steam quality testing and inspection of steam systems in a healthcare setting. The SOW requires a contractor to conduct comprehensive steam quality testing and system inspection between July 1-31, 2025, including collecting three steam samples, testing steam quality against specific criteria, and performing a detailed inspection of the entire steam system from the high-pressure boiler plant to the condensate return system.
Key requirements include the contractor having five years of documented experience in sterile processing steam quality testing, performing tests in accordance with ANSI/AAMI standards, and submitting a final report within 15 days of completion. The RFI responses are due by 4:00 PM CST on June 25, 2025, and vendors are asked to provide information about manufacturing location, business size, distribution capabilities, and estimated market pricing. The anticipated NAICS code is 221330 with a small business size standard of $30 million, and the opportunity is specifically for the VA Fayetteville Arkansas Health Care facility.
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Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 Request For Information (RFI)
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 GSA. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI.
1. Title: _ SPS Steam Quality Testing _
2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources which will aid in defining the procurement strategy (e.g., set-aside, sole source, unrestricted) for a solicitation the VA intends on issuing shortly for the following:
| Model / Part Number |
| Item /Description of Supplies/Equipment |
| Qty |
| SPS Steam Quality Testing |
| 1 |
Please see attachment at bottom of questionnaire.
The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 221330 is ___$30.0_________ (employees or dollars).
3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI.
Answers that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI:
a. Where are the requested items/equipment manufactured?
Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice
b. Are the requested items/equipment manufactured by a Small or Large business? Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)?
Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice
c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts which may be required in performance of this requirement?
The VA does not accept grey market items and therefore the Vendor must attach evidence of this access (Authorized Distributor letter) to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.
d. Name of potential Contractor that possess the capability to fulfill this requirement. Contractors shall also provide the following:
Point(s) of contact name: _______________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ Telephone number: ___________________________________________ Email address: _______________________________________________
Company's business size: ________________________________________________ Unique Entity ID(sam.gov) #: _______________________________
e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or 8A concern, with the requisite __________________ NAICS code?
· Please provide proof of qualifications.
f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?
If so, please identify the contract number for the Government to review as part of this Market Research.
g. How long does it to deliver said product? _____________________________________
h. Is the installation included with the product? ____________ If not is the fee included with cost of equipment? _______________________________________
4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: VA Fayetteville Arkansas Health Care is seeking information from potential vendors on their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business Concerns are encouraged to provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the VA Fayetteville Arkansas Health Care in determining potential levels of competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Therefore, vendors are requested to submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the forthcoming solicitation.
5. Instructions and Response Guidelines: Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted no later than 04:00 pm (CST), June 25, 2025 via email to stephanie.watts@va.gov
RFI responses are due by 04:00pm (CST), Wednesday June 25, 2025; size is limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email to stephanie.watts@va.gov The subject line shall read: VA Fayetteville Arkansas Health Care. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(f).
Please provide the information you deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will be used solely by VA Fayetteville Arkansas Health Care as “Market Research” and will not be released outside of the VA Fayetteville Arkansas Health Care Purchasing and Contract Team.
7. Contact Information:
Stephanie Watts stephanie.watts@va.gov
Your response to this notice is greatly appreciated!
Statement of Work (SOW) Sterile Processing Service (SPS) Steam Quality Testing July 2025 Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks (VHSO) Fayetteville, Arkansas
Contractor must furnish all management, supervision, labor, material, equipment, tools, supplies, consumables, parts, and related services, in accordance with the SOW to conduct Steam Quality Testing services on any date between 1 July and 31 July 2025 for Sterile Processing Service located on the VHSO Main Campus 1100 N. College Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72703.
| I. | GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: |
| A. | Any provision or partial provision of the Contract, including but not limited to, drawings and specifications that is not consistent with this SOW will be null and void only to the extent of the inconsistency. All other provisions or partial provisions of the Contract, including but not limited to, drawings and specifications, must remain in full force and effect. |
| B. | Information Security: The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) does not apply, a Security Accreditation Package is not required. |
| C. | The contractor must contact the COR within two (2) business days of award to establish a tentative schedule. |
| D. | Contractor must have the following requirements completed within ten (10) business days of contract award: |
| 1. | OSHA 10 and 30 certifications: Submit as a minimum OSHA 10 certification to the COR for every contractor employee that will be working on VHSO property. OSHA 10 cards are to always remain on the employee’s person. |
| 2. | Contractor Point of Contract: Notify the COR in writing of the name, phone number, email address of the contractor appointed Point of Contact. |
| a) | The designated individual must have full authority to act for the contractor on all matters relating to work performance, to receive, accept and sign for any notices, inspection reports and all other correspondence on behalf of the Contractor from the COR and / or Contracting Officer. |
| b) | This individual must oversee the contractor’s worksite operations and ensure all work is performed in accordance with all contract requirements including scheduling, quality, and safety. This individual must be always available when contract work is in progress, and shall respond to the work site as directed by the COR. |
| c) | The Contractor or their designated Point of Contact must return phone calls or text(s) to the COR within 1 hour of contact and must return emails from the COR within 24 hours of contact. |
| E. | Period of Performance: Thirty (30) Calendar days. |
| F. | Work Site Access: Contractor must provide a written schedule for contract work to the COR within 10 days of award for review and approval. Work will not commence work without written approval from the COR. |
| 1. | Regular Business Hours: Site work must be scheduled during regular business hours, 0700 to 1500 hours, Monday through Friday (excluding the following Federal holidays - New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day). |
| G. | VHSO facility must continue to operate during the contract Period of Performance, including but not limited to, the mechanical and electrical systems. |
| H. | Contractor’s work must be conducted with the least amount of disruption to the VHSO facility. |
| I. | Prior to the start of job site activities, together the Contractor and COR must conduct a site survey to identify and review specific work and differing site conditions. |
| J. | Emergency Service: Contractor emergency service must be available 24 hours per day. Contractor must respond on-site to emergency service calls within two (2) hours of notification. Contractor must have the issue(s) corrected or a plan in place (awaiting parts) within four (4) hours of arrival at job site. Any temporary repairs must have prior written approval by the Chief, Engineering Service or their designated representative. |
| II. | QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR: |
| A. | Contractor and their onsite technicians must have five (5) years of documented experience in Sterile Processing (SPS) steam quality testing and SPS steam system inspection in accordance with ANSI/AAMI ST79:2017 and ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 in a healthcare setting of the same size and complexity as VHSO. |
| III. | SCOPE OF WORK: |
| A. | Contractor shall perform the work of testing, inspecting and documenting the process of generating steam in accordance with ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023 and ANSI/AAMI ST79:2017. This service shall be performed between 1 July and 31 July 2025. Contractor employees will check in with the COR via text, phone or email immediately when arriving on station and prior to leaving the station each day. |
| 1. | The contractor shall collect three (3) steam samples and one of two SPS autoclaves. Test and document SPS steam quality noting the sample location, sample date, against the following critical criteria: |
| a) | Steam dryness between 97% and 100%. |
| b) | Noncondensable gases at a level (less than 3.5% v/v condensate) that will not impair steam penetration into sterilization loads. |
| c) | Superheat of steam (expressed as a temperature in degrees above saturation point) of less than 25°C (77°F). |
Testing procedures, instruments used, and any calculations shall be documented with the test results. (See Appendix A)
| 2. | Perform an inspection of the complete SPS steam system and condensate return, including but not limited to all associated traps, strainers, piping insulation, and condensate pumps beginning at the high-pressure boiler plant (building 10), to the SPS autoclaves and the condensate return system back to the first condensate return tank located in MB05-01. |
| a) | Inspect and verify with boiler plant records that the following boiler maintenance task are being performed daily: |
| (1) | Boiler bottom blowdowns. |
| (2) | Boiler conductivity testing. |
| (3) | Boiler pH testing. |
| (4) | Feed water hardness testing. |
| (5) | Feed water conductivity testing. |
| b) | Inspect and document boiler plant piping and traps: |
| (1) | Traps are hot and operational. |
| (2) | Traps are not overloaded. |
| (3) | Test traps for proper operation. |
| (a) | Document the testing procedure used to test the traps. |
| (4) | Document the number of traps from high pressure boilers to the medium pressure PRV. |
| (5) | Piping insulation is intact and functioning as designed. |
| (6) | Drip legs are: |
| (a) | Sized correctly. |
| (b) | Located as required. |
| (7) | Document any recommendations that could enhance performance. |
| c) | Inspect and document medium pressure piping and traps from the medium pressure PRV to SPS. |
| (1) | Traps are hot and operational. |
| (2) | Traps are not overloaded. |
| (3) | Test traps for proper operation. |
| (a) | Document the testing procedure used to test the traps. |
| (4) | Document the number of traps from medium pressure PRV to SPS. |
| (5) | Piping insulation is intact and functioning as designed. |
| (6) | Drip legs are: |
| (a) | Sized correctly. |
| (b) | Located as required. |
| d) | Inspect and document SPS steam piping and traps. |
| (1) | Traps are hot and operational. |
| (2) | Traps are not overloaded. |
| (3) | Test traps for proper operation. |
| (a) | Document the testing procedure used to test the traps. |
| (4) | Document the number of traps within SPS. |
| (5) | Piping insulation is intact and functioning as designed. |
| (6) | Drip legs are: |
| (a) | Sized correctly. |
| (b) | Located as required. |
| (7) | Autoclave steam filters changed out. |
| e) | Inspect and document SPS condensate Return Piping and Sterilizer Operations. |
| (1) | Traps are hot and operational. |
| (2) | Traps are not overloaded. |
| (3) | Test traps for proper operation. |
| (a) | Document the testing procedure used to test the traps. |
| (4) | Document the number of traps in the condensate return system from SPS to the condensate return tank in MB05-01. |
| (5) | Piping insulation is intact and functioning as designed. |
| (6) | Drip legs are: |
| (a) | Sized correctly. |
| (b) | Located as required. |
| (7) | Lifting is not excessive. |
| (8) | Condensate is hot and running from SPS to MB05-01. |
| 3. | Submit a final report to the COR via email within 15 days of completion of the inspection in .pdf format. The report should follow the example in Appendix A. The final section of the report shall contain any recommendations by the contractor that would improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the SPS steam system. |
| 4. | The contractor shall provide phone, TEAMS, and email consultation and support as required by VHSO SPS staff or the COR at no additional cost to the Government. The following time limits apply: |
| a) | Phone calls returned to VHSO staff within 2 hours by the contractor point of contact that has been approved by the COR. |
| b) | Email consultation shall be responded too within 24 hours after having been sent by VHSO staff or the COR. |
| c) | TEAMS meetings will be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time. |
| 5. | Contractor must submit the report of all testing to the COR within fifteen (15) days. |
| IV. | CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND ACTIVITIES: |
| A. | Records Management: Contractors whose employees create, work with, or otherwise handle Federal records, as defined in Section B, regardless of the medium in which the record exists. |
| 1. | “Federal record” as defined in 44 U.S.C. § 3301, includes all recorded information, regardless of form or characteristics, made or received by a Federal agency under Federal law or in connection with the transaction of public business and preserved or appropriate for preservation by that agency or its legitimate successor as evidence of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other activities of the United States Government or because of the informational value of data in them. |
| a) | The term Federal record: |
| (1) | Includes U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) records. |
| (2) | does not include personal materials. |
| (3) | applies to records created, received, or maintained by Contractors pursuant to their VA contract. |
| (4) | may include deliverables and documentation associated with deliverables. |
| 2. | Contractor shall comply with all applicable records management laws and regulations, as well as National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records policies, including but not limited to the Federal Records Act (44 U.S.C. chs. 21, 29, 31, 33), NARA regulations at 36 CFR Chapter XII Subchapter B, and those policies associated with the safeguarding of records covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a). These policies include the preservation of all records, regardless of form or characteristics, mode of transmission, or state of completion. |
| 3. | In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, all data created for Government use and delivered to, or falling under the legal control of, the Government are Federal records subject to the provisions of 44 U.S.C. chapters 21, 29, 31, and 33, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), as amended, and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended and must be managed and scheduled for disposition only as permitted by statute or regulation. |
| 4. | In accordance with 36 CFR 1222.32, Contractor shall maintain all records created for Government use or created while performing the contract and/or delivered to, or under the legal control of the Government and must be managed in accordance with Federal law. Electronic records and associated metadata must be accompanied by sufficient technical documentation to permit understanding and use of the records and data. |
| 5. | VA and its contractors are responsible for preventing the alienation or unauthorized destruction of records, including all forms of mutilation. Records may not be removed from the legal custody of VA or destroyed except for in accordance with the provisions of the agency records schedules and with the written concurrence of the Head of the Contracting Activity. Willful and unlawful destruction, damage or alienation of Federal records is subject to the fines and penalties imposed by 18 U.S.C. 2701. In the event of any unlawful or accidental removal, defacing, alteration, or destruction of records, Contractor must report to VA. The agency must report promptly to NARA in accordance with 36 CFR 1230. |
| 6. | The Contractor shall immediately notify the appropriate Contracting Officer upon discovery of any inadvertent or unauthorized disclosures of information, data, documentary materials, records, or equipment. Disclosure of non-public information is limited to authorized personnel with a need-to-know as described in the contract. The Contractor shall ensure that the appropriate personnel, administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are established to ensure the security and confidentiality of this information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is properly protected. The Contractor shall not remove material from Government facilities or systems, or facilities or systems operated or maintained on the Government’s behalf, without the express written permission of the Head of the Contracting Activity. When information, data, documentary material, records and/or equipment is no longer required, it shall be returned to VA control, or the Contractor must hold it until otherwise directed. Items returned to the Government shall be hand carried, mailed, emailed, or securely electronically transmitted to the Contracting Officer or address prescribed in the contract. Destruction of records is EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED unless in accordance with Paragraph (4). |
| 7. | The Contractor is required to obtain the Contracting Officer's approval prior to engaging in any contractual relationship (sub-contractor) in support of this contract requiring the disclosure of information, documentary material and/or records generated under, or relating to, contracts. The Contractor (and any sub-contractor) is required to abide by Government and [Agency] guidance for protecting sensitive, proprietary information, classified, and controlled unclassified information. |
| 8. | The Contractor shall only use Government IT equipment for purposes specifically tied to or authorized by the contract and in accordance with VA policy. |
| 9. | The Contractor shall not create or maintain any records containing any non-public VA information that are not specifically tied to or authorized by the contract. |
| 10. | The Contractor shall not retain, use, sell, or disseminate copies of any deliverable that contains information covered by the Privacy Act of 1974 or that which is generally protected from public disclosure by an exemption to the Freedom of Information Act. |
| 11. | The VA owns the rights to all data and records produced as part of this contract. All deliverables under the contract are the property of the U.S. Government for which VA shall have unlimited rights to use, dispose of, or disclose such data contained therein as it determines to be in the public interest. Any Contractor rights in the data or deliverables must be identified as required by FAR 52.227-11 through FAR 52.227-20. |
| 12. | Training. All Contractor employees assigned to this contract who create, work with, or otherwise handle records are required to take VA provided records management training. The Contractor is responsible for confirming training has been completed according to agency policies, including initial training and any annual or refresher training. |
| 13. | The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, its terms and requirements including this paragraph, in all subcontracts under this contract, and require written subcontractor acknowledgment of same. |
| 14. | Violation by a subcontractor of any provision set forth in this clause will be attributed to the Contractor. |
| B. | Safety: Contractor’s highest priority must be safety. Contractor work must be in accordance with Federal, State, Local OSHA codes, regulations, latest edition of NEC, latest edition of NFPA 70E, and 01 35 26 Safety Requirements specification. Contractor must furnish and use required safety items, including but not limited to, safety signage, cones, barricades, and must furnish and wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). |
| C. | Badging: While on campus, Contractor must wear a visible VHSO issued identity Badge. Contractor can be subject to inspection of personal effects when entering or leaving the project site and VHSO property. Contractor site superintendent must escort Contractor employees to Engineering Shop (Building 37) to obtain badge(s). Contractor must maintain a Badge Log with Employee Names, Badge ID Numbers, Start Date(s), Departure Date(s), ID Lost Date(s), and ID Return Date(s). Contractor must update Badge Log and furnish to the COR weekly or as directed in writing by COR. Contractor must report lost Badge(s) immediately to the COR and document on Badge Log. Contractor must return Badge(s) immediately on day of departure of employee from project to COR and document on Badge Log. Contractor must return remaining Badge(s) at project closeout to COR. Contractor must reimburse the Government a $100.00 fee for each lost or unreturned Badge. |
| D. | Key Access: Contractor site superintendent may check out a key to access mechanical and electrical rooms as project requires. Contractor site superintendent must check out and return a key at Engineering (Building 37) daily and the key must not leave VHSO property. Contractor site superintendent must notify the COR when a key is lost. Contractor must reimburse the Government a $3,500.00 fee for each lost or unreturned key(s). |
| E. | Utilities: Contractor must not leave unattended out-of-service any utility, fire protection, life safety system, or security system without written permission of the COR. If a utility, fire protection, life safety system or security system is not functional at the end of a work period without written permission of the COR, then the Contractor must restore the system(s) to working order prior to leaving the job site or must furnish an around-the-clock watch subject to COR written approval until the system is functional. If the Contractor fails to do so, the Contractor must reimburse the Government a fee equal to the amount of costs incurred by the Government to furnish around-the-clock watch and/or repair the system(s). |
| F. | Parking: Contractor on-site parking is limited to availability of designated Contractor parking. Contractor must have prior COR written approval of on-site Contractor parking. |
| G. | Utility interruption: Contractor must coordinate and schedule with COR. Contractor must submit to the COR a written request for consideration and written approval a minimum of seven (7) business days prior to activity. Work must be planned in advance to give as much time as possible to schedule a utility interruption. There may be times when a utility interruption request is denied because of insufficient lead-time or interference with ongoing VHSO activities and must be rescheduled at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor must have COR written approval to proceed three (3) business days prior to activity. |
Steam Quality Testing at Veterans Healthcare System of the Ozarks 25 June 2024
Steam Quality: Three steam samples are collected at a SPS sterilizer and tested in accordance with ANSI/AAMI ST79:2017. Testing instruments, procedures and calculations are documented below.
Sample location: SPS Sterilizer 1, Balston filter.
Sample collection date: 14 June 2024
Steam Quality Dryness Fraction Test Calculation, Non Condensables, and Super Heat.
(Steam Quality Testing to Requirements of ANSI/AAMI ST79-2017)
| Symbol | Sample 1 | Sample 2 | Sample 3 | Unit | Description |
| Mb | Weight of dry container | ||||
| Mbw | Weight of container and water | ||||
| <w | Weight of water | ||||
| T0 | Temperature of beginning water | ||||
| T1 | Temperature of ending water | ||||
| Me | Weight of ending container and water | ||||
| Mc | Weight of ending minus beginning | ||||
| P | Steam pressure | ||||
| Ts | Steam temperature (compensated for altitude) | ||||
| S | Sensible Heat | ||||
| L | Latent Heat |
| SQ | % Steam Quality (Dryness Value) | ||
| NCG | 3.5% Non condensibles allowable | ||
| SH | 77°F superheat allowable | ||
| Sample 1 | Pass | Fail | |
| Sample 2 | Pass | Fail | |
| Sample 3 | Pass | Fail |
Stream Dryness Test instruments used:
Test methods and procedures:
Non condensables Test instruments used:
Test Methods and procedures:
Superheat Test instruments used:
Test Methods and procedures:
Boiler Chemical Treatment: Boiler and feedwater are tested daily and document results are on file.
Boiler Chemical Treatment
| Task | Boiler 1 | Boiler 2 | Boiler 3 |
| Daily Bottom Blowdown | Pass / Fail | Pass / Fail | Pass / Fail |
| Daily Conductivity Testing | Pass / Fail | Pass / Fail | Pass / Fail |
| Daily pH Testing | Pass / Fail | Pass / Fail | Pass / Fail |
| Daily Feed Water Hardness Testing | Pass / Fail | Pass / Fail | Pass / Fail |
| Daily Feed Water Conductivity Testing | Pass / Fail | Pass / Fail | Pass / Fail |
Boiler Plant Piping and Traps: Physical inspection of boiler plant piping, traps, and drip legs from the high pressure boilers to the medium pressure PRV.
Boiler Plant Piping and Traps
| Traps hot and operational | Pass / Fail |
| Traps are not overloaded | Pass / Fail |
| Traps tested for proper operation | Pass / Fail |
Number of Traps from boiler to medium pressure PRV?
Trap testing procedure:
| Piping Insulation is intact and in good condition | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are sized correctly | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are located every 300 ft along the main | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are located at low points | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are located ahead of valves that may close automatically | Pass / Fail |
Recommendations:
Medium Pressure Piping: Physical inspection of the medium pressure piping, traps, and drip legs from the medium pressure PRV to SPS.
Medium Pressure Piping and Traps
| Traps hot and operational | Pass / Fail |
| Traps are not overloaded | Pass / Fail |
| Traps tested for proper operation | Pass / Fail |
Number of Traps from boiler to medium pressure PRV?
Trap testing procedure:
| Piping Insulation is intact and in good condition | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are sized correctly | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are located every 300 ft along the main | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are located at low points | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are located ahead of valves that may close automatically | Pass / Fail |
SPS Piping and Traps: Physical inspection of steam piping, traps, and drip legs in SPS.
SPS Steam Piping and Traps
| Traps hot and operational | Pass / Fail |
| Traps are not overloaded | Pass / Fail |
| Traps tested for proper operation | Pass / Fail |
Number of Traps from SPS to autoclave?
Trap testing procedure:
| Piping Insulation is intact and in good condition | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are sized correctly | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are located every 300 ft along the main | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are located at low points | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are located ahead of valves that may close automatically | Pass / Fail |
| Drip Legs are located at the end of the main steam supply. | Pass / Fail |
| Autoclave steam filters changed out | Pass / Fail |
Condensate Return Piping and Sterilizer Operations: Inspect condensate return piping, traps, strainers, and other components serving the SPS steam system.
Condensate Return Piping and Sterilizer Operations
| Traps hot and operational | Pass / Fail |
| Traps are not overloaded | Pass / Fail |
| Traps tested for proper operation | Pass / Fail |
Number of Traps in SPS Trap testing procedure:
| Piping Insulation is intact and in good condition | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are sized correctly | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are located every 300 ft along the main | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are located at low points | Pass / Fail |
| Drip legs are located ahead of valves that may close automatically | Pass / Fail |
| Lifting is not excessive | Pass / Fail |
| Condensate is hot and running | Pass / Fail |
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