VAT Gate Valve or Equivalent

Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA), operating under the Department of Energy Office of Science, is seeking quotations for an NSLS-II VAT Gate Valve or equivalent product with related hardware at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The Request for Quotation (RFQ No. 459724) is soliciting a firm fixed price contract for one VAT RF shielded all-metal gate valve with specific technical requirements, including a DN 100 (4") specification, stainless steel body, and pneumatic actuator with position indicator. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and can submit electronic quotes by March 14, 2025, with award expected shortly thereafter. The evaluation will focus on the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer, with equivalent products allowed if they meet or exceed specified performance parameters. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to Philip Bernath at pbernath@bnl.gov, and vendors are required to confirm receipt and participation via email.

The solicitation has no specific set-aside designation and is open to all qualified vendors in the electrical equipment manufacturing sector (NAICS 335999). The draft purchase order indicates an estimated lead time of 26 weeks with delivery due by September 12, 2025, and an initial draft value of $0.03, though the actual procurement cost is likely higher. The place of performance is Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY 11973, with delivery terms of FOB Destination Freight Prepaid. The procurement includes detailed quality assurance requirements (BNL-QA-101) covering aspects such as manufacturer's quality program, failure reporting, certificates of conformance, and record retention. The procurement has an ESH&Q Risk Level classified as A3 - Minor, and requires comprehensive documentation for technical equivalency evaluation of the proposed gate valve.