Requirment for five valves, consisting of two MPAH demineralized water class 900 valves; two MPAH demineralized water class 600 valves; and one MPAH high pressure class 1500 valve.

Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold AFB TN has a requirement for five Valves, consisting of two MPAH Demineralized Water Class 900 Valves, two MPAH Demineralized Water Class 600 Valves, and one MPAH High Pressure Class 1500 Valve. This procurement falls under NAICS 332911 and PSC 4810. The Valves are to be provided to Arnold AFB, Tennessee 37389 with valve and actuator assembled as a single unit.
Offerors must have a valid National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) R stamp.
All items and warranties are to be FOB Destination to Arnold AFB, TN.
The successful offeror must be register in System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) in accordance with FAR 52.204-7.
The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be available on or about 21 August 2015. The RFP will only be available electronically on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. Please register as a source to be notified of RFP amendments, etc. It is the responsibility of the vendor (even those registered as a source) to check the FBO website frequently to ensure they have all available information. Amendments will not be provided outside of the FBO website.
AF 5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN
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