Steam Pressure Release Valves – QTY4EA

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Integrated Service Network 20, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of supplying steam pressure release valves for the Walla Walla VA Medical Center. This is a sources sought notice for research purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation for bids or proposals. The VA seeks to procure Kunkle brand steam pressure release valves or equivalent products in two specialized models with specific technical specifications, including designated inlet/outlet dimensions, setpoints, material composition, and steam capacity ratings. Interested contractors should provide detailed company information, small business certification status, federal contract history, manufacturing or distribution capabilities, and current System for Award Management (SAM) registration details to demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must be submitted by email to Contract Specialist Derek Crockett at derek.crockett@va.gov no later than 15:00 Pacific Time on April 17, 2026, and the contracting office is located in Vancouver, Washington.

This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor information has been identified in the notice. The requirement consists of eight total units: four units of model 300LKG01-AS0135 featuring a 135 psi setpoint with 8,343 lb/hr steam capacity, and four units of model 300LJG01-AS0130 featuring a 130 psi setpoint with 5,092 lb/hr steam capacity. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, as the VA is using this market research phase to determine the most appropriate acquisition strategy and gather pricing information from potential suppliers. The procurement is classified under NAICS Code 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered), and the equipment will support boiler and heating system operations at the medical center to replace non-compliant valves.