4520--Heat Exchanger

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DISCLAIMER

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SOURCES SOUGHT/RFI DESCRIPTION

This is NOT a solicitation announcement. This is a Sources Sought/RFI only. The purpose of this Sources Sought/RFI is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification relative to NAICS 332410 (size standard of 750 Employees). Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this Sources Sought/RFI, a solicitation announcement may be published. Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI synopsis are not considered adequate responses for a solicitation announcement.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), VISN 5 Clarksburg Network Contracting Office, is seeking sources who can possibly provide Semi Instantaneous Steam to Water Heat Exchanger that at a minimum meet the brand name and/or can possibly provide an equal product for the Clarksburg VA Medical Center.

Brand Name Information:

Manufacturer & Part Number: Hubbell Electric Heater Co.- STXHSS-6D-CNE

Equal to Product: Semi Instantaneous Steam to Water Heat Exchanger

Salient Characteristics:

Part#

Item Description

QTY

STXHSS-6D-CNE or EQUAL

Horizontally mounted steam to domestic water instantaneous heat exchanger.

This heat exchanger will be designed, manufactured, tested, and stamped in accordance with the ASME Code using the latest edition and will be registered and stamped with a National Board Number in accordance with the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.

This heat exchanger will have domestic water in the shell and steam in the tubes

The channel (steam side) and all connections will be made of pressure vessel

quality carbon steel, rated for a maximum of 150 PSI at 370°F and a minimum of 150 PSI at 0°F; the shell (domestic water side) and all connections will be made of type 316/L stainless steel, rated for a maximum of 150 PSI at 370°F and a minimum of 150 PSI at 0°F.

The tubesheets will be made of pressure vessel quality carbon steel (steam side) and type 304/L stainless steel (domestic water side) with isolation

gap and a full bolt circle to maintain the shellside gasket while servicing the channel.

The inner and outer tube will be made of single wall

seamless 90/10 copper nickel tubing.

The mounting legs will be designed in accordance with seismic standards. The exterior carbon steel parts will be enameled for shipment. No interior coating will be provided.

The following controls features will be provided: NEMA 1 control panel with:

On/Off power switch, illuminated green ¼ DIN single loop process (temperature) controller, RS 485, present value, set value, valve output High temperature alarm, audible and illuminated red Power supply for control panel components Terminal strip with connections for individual wire termination Modbus RTU (RS 485) to BACnet MSTP Gateway Adjustable mechanical thermostat to energize the water solenoid valve in case of over temperature Water solenoid valve over temperature protection Electric 2-way steam control valve, normally closed fail safe, 20 second full stroke, 100 PSI shut off Electric temperature detector Internal load anticipator to maintain the specified temperature to +/- 4°F, adjustable Shellside recirculation pump with isolation valves Temperature and pressure relief valve, ASME Code Section IV Domestic water thermometer and thermowell Domestic water pressure gauge Process steam pressure gauge with siphon, snubber and isolation valve Process steam vacuum breaker Process steam strainer (inlet) Main float and thermostatic steam trap with interconnecting piping Drip float and thermostatic steam trap with interconnecting piping Heat exchanger supply power is 120 VAC, 50/60 hertz. A single power connection to the control panel is required. Performance: to heat 60.0 GPM of kitchen water from 71-150°F when supplied with 2,396 LB/hr of steam, 100 PSIG to the control valve, 70 PSIG into the heat exchanger, total heat exchanged 2,375,000 BTU/hr.

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Dimensions

Not to exceed 55 W x 96 L x 48 H (Due to limited space in the mechanical room)

Weight

Not to exceed 1,000 Pounds

Mounting

Horizontal mount only

Compatibility

Unit must be compatible with BACnet thermostat system

The information identified above is intended to be descriptive, not restrictive and to indicate the quality of the supplies/services that will be satisfactory. It is the responsibility of the interested source to demonstrate to the government that the interested parties can provide the supplies/services that fulfill the required specifications.

If you are interested and are capable of providing the sought out supplies/services, please provide the requested information as well as the information indicated below. Response to this notice should include company name, address, point of contact, size of business pursuant to the following questions:

(1) Please indicate the size status and representations of your business, such as but not limited to: Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Large Business, etc.)?

(2) Is your company considered small under the NAICS code identified in this RFI?

(3) Are you the manufacturer, authorized distributor, and/or can you provide equivalent solution to the items being referenced above?

(4) If you are a large business, do you have any designated/authorized distributors? If so, please provide their company name, telephone, point of Contact and size status (if available).

(5) If you re a small business and you are an authorized distributor/reseller for the items identified above or an equivalent solution, do you alter; assemble; modify; the items requested in any way? If you do, state how and what is altered; assembled; modified?

(6) Limitations on Subcontracting: How does your business ensure compliance with the limitations on subcontracting as outlined in FAR 19.505? Specifically, what percentage of the work will be performed by your company versus subcontractors?

(7) Are the items you are identifying/providing considered Commercial of the Shelf (COTS) items as defined in FAR Part 2.101 under commercial items

(8) Non-Manufacturer Rule: If applicable, can you confirm your business complies with the Non-Manufacturer rule? Specifically, does your company: Provide a product from a small business manufacturer or processor? Take ownership or possession of the item(s) with its personnel, equipment, or facilities in a manner consistent with industry practice?

(9) Please indicate whether your product conforms to the requirements of the Buy American Act?

(10) Does your company have a Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract? If so, please provide the contract number(s).

(11) If you are an FSS GSA/NAC/SAC/BPA/NASA SEWP or any other Federal Government contract holder, are all the items/solution you are providing information for available on your schedule/contract? Please state if all or some items are available on the contract.

(12) General pricing of your products/solution is encouraged. Pricing will be used for the purpose of market research only. It will not be used to evaluate for any type of award.

(13) Please submit your capabilities statement illustrating your organization s ability to meet the described salient characteristics or equal to items for planning purposes; show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that all equal to items" meet all the salient characteristics.

(14) Please review salient characteristics/statement of work (if applicable) and provide feedback or suggestions. If none, please reply as N/A.

(15) Please provide your SAM.gov Unique Entity ID/Cage Code number.

Responses to this notice shall be submitted via email to Jessica.thomas2@va.gov. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than Wednesday, July 10, 2024 by 1:00 PM EST.

All responses to this Sources Sought/RFI will be used for planning purposes only. If a solicitation is issued as a result of the information provided from this RFI, all interested parties must respond to that solicitation separately IAW the specifications of that solicitation announcement.

Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI notice is not considered a request to be added to a prospective bidders list or to receive a copy of the solicitation.