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I am conducting a sources sought for boiler plant feedwater pump replacement services at the VA New Jersey Healthcare System Boiler Plant, 151 Knollcroft Rd., Lyons, NY 07939.

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT AN OFFER OR PRICING AT THIS TIME. THIS IS ONLY TO GAUGE INTEREST AND IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY

A preliminary outline of the Scope of Work consists of the following services:

The Contractor shall provide all labor, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, parts and supervision required to replace the No.6 feedwater pump. Pentair - Aurora Model 431B pump located in Building 14 at the Lyons Campus of the VA New Jersey Health Care System.

TASK 1: Ensure the existing pump and equipment being worked on are locked out and tagged out by VA Staff. The contractor will ensure their own locks are in place where required to ensure the safety of their personnel.

TASK 2: Remove No. 6 feed-water pump. After removal, the contractor shall transport the pump to the contractor’s facility for rebuilding/overhaul.

i. Specifications:

1. Pentair AURORA Model 431B

2. Serial – 25-2675625

3. Size – 2X4X9

4. Type – Horizontal Two Stage Diagonal Split Case 431B BF

5. GPM (Gallons Per Minute) – 160

6. Head ft– 455

TASK 3: Clean and inspect area and prepare for installation of new feedwater pump.

i. In accordance with VHA Master Specifications for Hydronic Piping and Steam and Condensate Heating Piping, A307 bolts shall not be used in this process due to their insufficient material strength at elevated temperatures.

ii. Non-asbestos gaskets shall be compressed inorganic fiber with nitrile binder rated for saturated and superheated steam service 500 degrees F and 450 psig.

TASK 4: Using a laser alignment tool suitable for this process, the pump and motor shaft shall be properly aligned in accordance with the pump manufacture’s specifications.

TASK 5: When repairs have been completed the VA NJHCS Boiler Plant staff shall make ready the feedwater pump and motor for running and testing of its operation. The contractor will verify proper operation during the testing of the newly installed pump, noting any leaks, excessive vibration, or pressure abnormality.

TASK 6: Once the pump’s overhaul/rebuild has been completed at the contractor’s facility, it shall be delivered to the boiler plant to be used as a spare. A rebuild kit and a rotating assembly per the original manufacturer specifications shall be provided to the VA at the time of the delivery of the pump.

i. Aurora 476-0393-644 Overhaul Seal KT PS2 430B

ii. Aurora 700-0673-644 Rotating Pump Assembly

All materials must be in compliance with the manufacturers’ current published specifications in addition to conforming to these specifications and shall conform to all Federal and State regulations in effect at the time of manufacture.

All materials shall be new and of current production. The manufacturer’s standard warranty for 12 months shall apply. The Contractor shall guarantee all materials furnished for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery if such materials are not included in the manufacturer’s standard warranty. This guarantee shall include defective materials, when replacement becomes necessary due to defective materials or workmanship, all labor and material shall be furnished by the Contractor at no cost to the VA.

The work performed under this Statement of Work will undergo a thorough inspection and review by the assigned VA Boiler Plant staff. The job will not be considered complete until all specified requirements are fully met

If this requirement is of interest to your firm, please return an email with a very brief capabilities statement to Julie.monaganbarnard@va.gov by 3:00pm EST 09/09/2026. This will give me information on how to go about soliciting this requirement.

NOTE: THIS COMMUNICATION IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE POSTING OF ANY SOLICITATION, AWARD, OR PURCHASE ORDER.