4510--Steam and Water Pipe Fixtures BAA - Sources Sought

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. This Sources Sought Notice is in support of Market Research being conducted by the Department of Veteran Affairs VISN 6 to identify any potential American manufactured products capable of satisfying requirements of the Buy American Act. This is not a formal solicitation nor is this a Request for Quote/Proposal, nor an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The Government makes no assurance that any subsequent solicitation shall be issued, and no award will be made directly in response of information received in response to this sources sought. Information sought is for the purposes of satisfying minimum market research requirements IAW FAR Pt 10 Market Research, in order to develop an acquisition strategy and gauge the level of interest of manufacturers. The government does not intend to award a contract directly on the basis of this market research as it will be used to determine whether a BAA waiver should be sought for these materials.

Summary of Requirement

Charles George VA Medical Center is seeking businesses/manufacturers capable of supplying steam and water pipe fittings that are produced in the USA and comply with the Buy American Act (BAA) for market research.

Steam and Water Pipe Fixture Requirements: At a minimum the offered equipment shall possess the following characteristics to meet the minimum needs of the Government:

0.75-inch inverted bucket steam trap with integral iso valves, strainer, check valve, MOP 30 PSI

Manufacturer: Armstrong

Model: 811 Or equal

Cast iron

Continuous air venting at steam temperature

Free-floating stainless-steel mechanism

Discharge orifice at the top of the trap

Maximum allowable pressure (vessel design): 250 psig @ 450°F (17 bar @ 232°C)

Maximum operating pressure: 250 psig (17 bar)

Screwed NPT and BSPT connections

Cap and body: ASTM A48 Class 30

Internals: All stainless steel 304

Valve and seat: Hardened chrome steel 17-4PH

Handweel: Ductile iron

Internals: Stainless steel

Valve sealing rings: Graphite and stainless steel

Blowdown valve: Stainless steel

0.75-inch arm float and thermostatic steam trap MOP 15 PSI

Manufacturer: Armstrong

Model: B2-B3 Or equal

Cast iron

Thermostatic air vent

Maximum allowable pressure (vessel design): 125 psig @ 353°F (8.5 bar @ 178°C)

Maximum operating pressure: 15 psig (1 bar) saturated steam

Screwed NPT and BSPT connections

Cap and body: ASTM A48 Class 30

Internals: All stainless steel 304

Valve: Stainless-steel 303 or 440

Seat: Stainless-steel 303 (ASTM A582)

Thermostatic air vent: Stainless-steel and bronze with phosphor bronze bellows, caged in stainless-steel

0.75-inch arm float and thermostatic steam trap MOP 15 PSI

Manufacturer: Armstrong

Model: B4-B8 Or equal

Cast iron

Thermostatic air vent

Maximum allowable pressure (vessel design): 175 psig @ 377°F (12 bar @ 191°C)

Maximum operating pressure: 30 psig (2 bar) saturated steam

Screwed NPT and BSPT connections

Cap and body: ASTM A48 Class 30

Internals: All stainless steel 304

Valve: Stainless-steel 303 or 440

Seat: Stainless-steel 303 (ASTM A582)

Thermostatic air vent: Stainless-steel and bronze with phosphor bronze bellows, caged in stainless-steel

0.75-inch externally piloted pressure reducing valve

Manufacturer: Armstrong

Model: GP-2000 Or equal

Application: steam

Inlet pressure

NPT: 15 - 300 psig (1 - 20 bar)

150# flanged: 15 - 85 psig (1 - 13 bar)

300# flanged: 15 - 300 psig (1 - 20 bar)

Reduced pressure

NPT: 1.5 - 3 psig (.10 - .21 bar)

150# flanged: 3 - 21 psig (.21 - 1.4 bar)

300# flanged: 15 - 200 psig (1 - 13.8 bar)

Spring color

NPT: yellow

150# flanged: yellow

300# flanged: green

Maximum Temperature: 450°F (232°C)

Minimum Differential: 7 psig (.48 bar)

1-inch externally piloted pressure reducing valve

Manufacturer: Armstrong

Model: GP-2000 Or equal

Application: steam

Inlet pressure

NPT: 15 - 300 psig (1 - 20 bar)

150# flanged: 15 - 85 psig (1 - 13 bar)

300# flanged: 15 - 300 psig (1 - 20 bar)

Reduced pressure

NPT: 1.5 - 3 psig (.10 - .21 bar)

150# flanged: 3 - 21 psig (.21 - 1.4 bar)

300# flanged: 15 - 200 psig (1 - 13.8 bar)

Spring color

NPT: yellow

150# flanged: yellow

300# flanged: green

Maximum Temperature: 450°F (232°C)

Minimum Differential: 7 psig (.48 bar)

3-inch 150# flanged cast steel gate valve

Manufacturer: Bonney Forge

Model: Class 800 Standard Bore Or equal

Handwheel Nut: A563 GR. A GALV

Handwheel: A105

Yoke Sleeve: AISI 416

Name Plate: Aluminum

Gland Nut: A194 2H

Gland Flange: A105

Packing Gland: UNS S31603

Bonnet: A105N

Gland Studs: A193 B6

B/B Bolts: A193 B7

Packing: Bonney Forge Eco-Seal

Stem: A479 410

B/B Gasket: F316L + Graphite

Wedge: A182 F6a

Seat Rings: A479 410 + Stellite 6

Body: A105N

Design: API 602, ASME B16.34, BS 5352

P-T Rating: ASME B16.34

End Connection: ASME B16.11, ASME B1.20.1

Testing: API 598

Marking/Other: MSS SP-25

INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS: Respondents must include the following information within their statement of capability packages: Company Information: Your Company s name, address, point of contact with email address and telephone number. Send information to Quentin Norvell quentin.norvell@va.gov or Keith Hunter keith.hunter@va.gov