Sources Sought - Steam Traps.pdf

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE for market research purposes. THIS IS NOT A

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has an acquisition of Steam Traps to conduct site-wide steam trap testing for the Gaithersburg Campus. Service must be provided at the following NIST location:

National Institute of Standards & Technology Shipping and Receiving 100 Bureau Drive Building 301, Shipping and Receiving Gaithersburg, MD 20899

NAICS CODE: 332911

This is a Sources Sought ONLY not a Request for Proposals (RFP) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The purpose of this synopsis is to identify organizations with the requisite qualifications to provide the services stated herein. Based on the capability statements received in response to this Sources Sought announcement this acquisition may be solicited as a 100% small business set aside. All small business organizations (SB SDB, WOSB, HUB Zone, and VOSB and SDVOSB) are encouraged to respond to this notice.

Market research is being conducted to determine the interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for the requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e., annual revenues and employee size), business status, (i.e., 8(a), and a description of similar services offered to the Government and commercial customers, particularly those of similar size and scope to NIST.

All interested firms should submit a capability package that outlines the firm's capabilities in providing the required supplies. The capability package should be brief and concise yet demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Firms working with the Federal Government are required to be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award.

Interested parties capable of providing the Steam Traps shall submit a capability statement in response to this Sources Sought Notice, including, at a minimum, the following:

a) Offeror's name, address, points of contact with telephone numbers, and email addresses.

b) Business information to include Unique Entity ID, type/size of the company, NAICS code, and Social Economic status (SB, SDB, HUBZone, VOSB, or SDVOSB) as validated via the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.Sam.gov.

c) Experience for similar services to those described herein.

Responses are requested to not exceed a total of 5 pages.

No phone calls will be accepted for this notice.

This sources sought notice is for information and planning purposes and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement.

No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement and any follow-up information requests.

Respondents must be submitted no later than Monday, August 9, 2024, at 3:00 pm (EDT) Documentation should be sent via email to:

Primary Point of Contact: Sharrion Young-Mosley at sharrion.young-mosley@nist.gov

ATTACHMENT: Statement of Work mailto:sharrion.young-mosley@nist.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK

Site FY24 STEAM TRAP PURCHASE - SHOP Operations Engineering Group, OFPM, NIST Gaithersburg, MD

Background

The NIST Gaithersburg Campus conducts site-wide steam trap testing between January and March every year. This testing is conducted by a contracted vender. The testing produces a report of failed steam traps requiring replacement. The report identified the steam traps by location, individual tag number, type, pressure rating, and pipe size.

Steam trap replacement is an integral part of steam production efficiency and the NIST/ Department of Commerce Energy Savings Program.

The results for FY24 revealed 52 steam traps require replacement. The Pipe Shop will be replacing these steam traps. This purchase request seeks to purchase the required steam traps.

Objectives

Purchase 52 steam traps matching the salient factors- or equal:

Scope

This contract is to purchase 52 steam traps matching the manufacture, size and other factors listed in Basis of Design.

While other traps may be similar, NIST requires exact replacement traps to ensure one-for-one replacement thereby eliminating re-piping, additional labor, and other factors. Traps are universally available.

Basis of design specification

Only exact replacement traps as listed are acceptable for proposal.

SPIRAX SARCO Steam Traps, Model F&T and FTB, float and thermostatic type, cast iron body, all stainless-steel internals, NPT connections.

QTY SIZE MODEL PMO

6 ¾” FT-15 15 PSI

1 1” FT-15 15 PSI

5 1 ¼” FT-15 15 PSI

2 1 ½” FT-15 15 PSI

1 ¾” FT-30 30 PSI

1 2” FTB-20 20 PSI

1 2” FTB-175 175 PSI

Site FY24 STEAM TRAP PURCHASE - SHOP Operations Engineering Group, OFPM, NIST Gaithersburg, MD Armstrong Steam Traps, Model 15B, float and thermostatic type, cast iron body, all stainless-steel internals, NPT connections.

QTY SIZE MODEL PMO

1 1 ½” 15B6 15 PSI

Hoffman Steam Traps, Model FT075H, float and thermostatic type, cast iron “H-Pattern” body, all stainless-steel internals, NPT connections.

1 ¾” FT075H-3 75 PSI

Armstrong Steam Traps, F&T, Model JD, float and thermostatic type, ductile iron body, all stainless-steel internals, NPT connections, pressure rated to 75 psi.

QTY SIZE MODEL PMO

2 2” 125JD8 125 PSI

SPIRAX SARCO B Series Inverted Bucket Steam Traps: Cast iron body, stainless steel bucket, stainless steel float and operating mechanisms.

WATSON MCDANIEL IB Series Inverted Bucket Steam Traps: Cast Iron body and cover, Stainless steel internals, NPT connections.

WATSON MCDANIEL SIBH Series Inverted Bucket Steam Traps: Stainless Steel Body, Stainless steel internals, NPT connections.

QTY SIZE MODEL PMO

6 ¾” B1H-15 15 PSI

1 ¾” B1H-30 30 PSI

2 ¾” B1H-125 125 PSI

2 ¾” B1H-250 250 PSI

2 1” IB1032-14-N-15 15 PSI

4 1” IB1032-14-N-125 125 PSI

2 1” IB1032-14-N-250 250 PSI

1 ¾” SIBH-13-N-15 15 PSI

4 ¾” SIBH-13-N-70 70 PSI

SPIRAX SARCO Thermodynamic Steam Traps, Model TD-52, all stainless-steel construction, NPT connections, Maximum Operating Pressure of 600 psig (42 barg) and Maximum Operating Temperature of 800ºF (427ºC).

Site FY24 STEAM TRAP PURCHASE - SHOP Operations Engineering Group, OFPM, NIST Gaithersburg, MD

QTY SIZE MODEL PMO

2 ½” TD-52 600 PSI

2 ¾” TD-52 600 PSI

1 1” TD-52 600 PSI

SPIRAX SARCO, Balanced Pressure Thermostatic Traps, thermostatic type, brass body, all stainless-steel internals, NPT connections, pressure rated to 125 psi.

1 ½” RTA-125 125 PSI

Watson McDaniel, Thermostatic Traps, thermostatic type, stainless steel body, all stainless-steel internals, NPT connections, pressure rated to 650 psi.

QTY SIZE MODEL PMO

1 ¾” WT2003-13-N 650 PSI

Tasks

The selected vendor shall:

Independently verify all conditions and supply listed steam traps per the basis of design criteria.

Delivery

FOB Destination. The Contractor shall deliver the items NIST, 100 Bureau Dr., Building 301, Shipping and Receiving, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640 ATTN: Alex Gavin

Each box or pallet shall be tagged: ATN: Alex Gavin – PIPE SHOP

Vendor shall provide shipping / delivery information to:

Stanley Rice, 301-975-2368, stanley.rice@nist.gov

Shipping / delivery information provided shall be accurate within 24 hours and shall include actual shipping date, expected delivery to FOB 20899, carrier or delivery method with shipping /tracking numbers or data.

mailto:stanley.rice@nist.gov

Site FY24 STEAM TRAP PURCHASE - SHOP Operations Engineering Group, OFPM, NIST Gaithersburg, MD

Inspection and Acceptance Criteria

The Government will inspect the steam traps upon arrival and notify the supplier if there are any discrepancies in the shipment. Final acceptance of the equipment will be done once received and inspected for damage and operation.

Security

Vendor or private courier delivering to NIST shall access the site through Gate "C" on Quince Orchard Boulevard then to building 301 Truck Inspection Station.

Follow NIST Security direction.

Period of Performance

The period of performance is stated vendor lead time listed on proposal plus 7 shipping / workdays from Notice to Proceed.

Warranty

Manufacturer’s warranty will be provided.

Travel

This contract contains no travel requirements.