4820--Replace Defective Tube Bundle and Relief Valve for the Northport VA Medical Center.

TITLE: 38-Sources Sought Notice

SOL: 36C24225Q0143

DUE: 12/02/2024 at 16:00 EST

NAICS: 332911

AGENCY: VA Healthcare System, Northport VA Medical Center, 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768.

POC: Jonatan Rondon

Email all responses only to: Jonatan.rondon@va.gov

DESCRIPTION: This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or as an obligation or commitment by the Government at this time. This notice is intended strictly for market research. The purpose of this Sources Sought notice is to determine interest and capability of potential qualifications of all businesses relative to the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 332911. The Department of Veteran s Affairs is seeking all qualified business manufacturer or distributors of small business manufacturers to all the following specifications:

Requirement: The Northport VA Medical Center requires a repair to the defective steam-to-hot water heat exchanger serving the reheat system for the entire medical center as well as replacing the medium pressure steam relief valve.

Contractor is to provide the following:

Replace Defective Tube Bundle and Relief Valve

The work is to include, but is not limited to:

Contractor shall supply replacement tube bundle (Appendix A, D) and relief valve (Appendix B, E) for existing shell and tube heat exchanger for Northport VAMC to perform repairs. Refer to attached specifications to meet VA requirements of the Steam and Condensate Heating Piping Section 232213 (Appendix C) as well as Technical Information Library s Boiler Plant Piping Systems Section 232111 (Appendix F).

Tube bundle and Relief Valve are to be delivered to the Northport VA medical center warehouse building 36; Located at 79 Middleville Road, Northport, NY 11768. The period of performance will begin with a Notice to Proceed (NTP) issued after contract award. Total period of performance shall not exceed (60) days after NTP. This period of performance includes reasonable duration for submittal review and approval prior to ordering the tube bundle and relief valve.

General Requirements:

1. Contractor must coordinate with VA Contractor s Officer Representative (COR) the delivery date and time.

2. The Tube bundle and relief valve shall be checked by the Contractor s Officer Representative (COR) for any damage prior to delivery acceptance.

3. The following are required for this project:

Supplies to be provided per this Statement of Work (SOW) and specifications included.

Contractor to coordinate with the VA COR prior to the delivery of tube bundle and relief valve.

Contractor to field measure existing heat exchanger and record the make/model number before ordering.

Contractor to field measure existing relief valve and record the make/model number before ordering.

Safety Precautions:

1. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local legal requirements regarding workers health and safety. The requirements include but are not limited to, those found in Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) statutes and regulations, such as applicable provisions of Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 1910 and 1926. Contractor is solely responsible for determining the legal requirements that apply to activities and shall ensure safe and healthful working conditions for its employees.

2. Contractor shall assume the responsibility to guard against causing of fires and/or explosions and to protect Government Property.

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

SECTION 23 22 13 - STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING PIPING

PART 1 - GENERAL

DESCRIPTION

Steam to water shell and tube heat exchangers.

RELATED WORK

NOT USED.

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referenced in the text by the basic designation only. Where conflicts occur these specifications and the VHA standards shall govern.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME): B31.1-2020..............Power Piping

B31.9-2020..............Building Services Piping ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (BPVC) -

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):

National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NB): Relieving Capacities of Safety Valves and Relief Valves

Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers Association (TEMA): TEMA Standards-2019.....10th Edition

SUBMITTALS

Submittals, including number of required copies, shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 23, SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES.

Information and material submitted under this section shall be marked.

SUBMITTED UNDER SECTION 23 22 13, STEAM AND CONDENSATE HEATING

PIPING , with applicable paragraph identification.

Manufacturer's Literature and Data including Full item description and optional features and accessories. Include dimensions, weights, materials, applications, standard compliance, model numbers, size, and capacity.

Steam to water shell and tube heat exchanger.

Steam pressure safety relief valves.

Flanges, gaskets, and bolting.

Manufacturer's certified data report, Form No. U-1, for ASME pressure vessels:

Heat Exchangers (Steam-to-Hot Water).

Flash tanks.

Complete operating and maintenance manuals including technical data sheets, information for ordering replacement parts, and troubleshooting guide:

Include complete list indicating all components of the systems.

Include complete diagrams of the internal wiring for each item of equipment.

Diagrams shall have their terminals identified to facilitate installation, operation, and maintenance.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The products specified in this section shall conform to the referenced codes and standards as required by the specifications. Local codes and amendments shall be enforced, along with requirements of local utility companies. The most stringent requirements of these specifications, local codes, or utility company requirements shall always apply. Any conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the COR.

ASME Compliance: Comply with ASME B31.9 and ASME B31.1 for materials and products. Safety valves and pressure vessels shall bear appropriate ASME labels.

AS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION

NOT USED.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

STEAM SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Heat Exchanger Tube Bundle(Steam to Hot Water): U-bend removable tube bundle, water in tubes, equipped with support cradles.

Maximum tube velocity: 2.3 meter/second (7.5 feet/second).

Tube fouling factor: TEMA Standards, but not less than 0.00018 square meters K/W (0.001 square foot/hour degrees F/Btu).

Materials:

Tubes: 20 mm (3/4 inch) OD copper.

Construction: In accordance with ASME Pressure Vessel Code for 861 kPa (125 psig) working pressure for tubes. Provide manufacturer's certified data report, Form No. U-1.

Safety Valves and Accessories: Comply with ASME BPVC Section VIII. Capacities shall be certified by National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, maximum accumulation 10 percent. Provide lifting lever. Valve shall have stainless steel seats and trim.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

NOT USED

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Appendix D

Appendix E

Appendix E Cont d

Appendix F

 SAFETY VALVES, RELIEF VALVES, SAFETY RELIEF VALVES AND ACCESSORIES

Provide valves and accessories to protect piping systems and pressure vessels from over-pressure. All valves shall comply with ASME BPVC Section I and ASME BPVC Section VIII). Flow capacities shall be certified by National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NB).

Boiler and Economizer Service: Refer to Section 23 52 39, FIRE-TUBE BOILERS or Section 23 52 33, WATER-TUBE BOILERS.

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Flow capacities of safety valves located at the outlet of pressure reducing stations shall be sufficient for the maximum capacity of the largest pressure reducing valve, or the wide-open bypass valve, whichever is greater. Refer to National Board Inspection Code, NB-23, Safety Valves on the Low-Pressure Side of Steam Pressure Reducing Valves .

Steam Service (Pressure Vessels and Piping Systems): Refer to schedules in the contract documents for set pressures and capacities. Provide lifting levers, stainless steel trim, lapped seats on steel valves.

Fuel Oil Service: Refer to Section 23 50 11, BOILER PLANT MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.

Compressed Air Service: Refer to Section 23 50 11, BOILER PLANT MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT.

Drip Pan Ells: Cast iron factory-built safety valve discharge fitting with pipe-within-pipe slip-type connection to vertical vent pipe, basin for collecting condensate from vent pipe, drain connections on basin and at base of ell.

Full requirements located at https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) Code for this requirement is 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing).

Response Email should contain the following information: Name of firm, Socio-Economic category of the firm, complete address, phone & fax number of contacts.