This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Asheville, North Carolina. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. This Sources Sought Notice is in support of Market Research being conducted by the Department of Veteran Affairs VISN 6 to identify any potential American manufactured products capable of satisfying requirements of the Buy American Act. This is not a formal solicitation nor is this a Request for Quote/Proposal, nor an indication that a contractual commitment will exist for this requirement. The Government makes no assurance that any subsequent solicitation shall be issued, and no award will be made directly in response of information received in response to this sources sought. Information sought is for the purposes of satisfying minimum market research requirements IAW FAR Pt 10 Market Research, in order to develop an acquisition strategy and gauge the level of interest of manufacturers. The government does not intend to award a contract directly on the basis of this market research as it will be used to determine whether a BAA waiver should be sought for these materials. Summary of Requirement Charles George VA Medical Center is seeking businesses/manufacturers capable of supplying steam and water pipe fittings that are produced in the USA and comply with the Buy American Act (BAA) for market research. Steam and Water Pipe Fixture Requirements: At a minimum the offered equipment shall possess the following characteristics to meet the minimum needs of the Government: 0.75-inch inverted bucket steam trap with integral iso valves, strainer, check valve, MOP 30 PSI Manufacturer: Armstrong Model: 811 Or equal Cast iron Continuous air venting at steam temperature Free-floating stainless-steel mechanism Discharge orifice at the top of the trap Maximum allowable pressure (vessel design): 250 psig @ 450AF (17 bar @ 232AC) Maximum operating pressure: 250 psig (17 bar) Screwed NPT and BSPT connections Cap and body: ASTM A48 Class 30 Internals: All stainless steel 304 Valve and seat: Hardened chrome steel 17-4PH Handweel: Ductile iron Internals: Stainless steel Valve sealing rings: Graphite and stainless steel Blowdown valve: Stainless steel 0.75-inch arm float and thermostatic steam trap MOP 15 PSI Manufacturer: Armstrong Model: B2-B3 Or equal Cast iron Thermostatic air vent Maximum allowable pressure (vessel design): 125 psig @ 353AF (8.5 bar @ 178AC) Maximum operating pressure: 15 psig (1 bar) saturated steam Screwed NPT and BSPT connections Cap and body: ASTM A48 Class 30 Internals: All stainless steel 304 Valve: Stainless-steel 303 or 440 Seat: Stainless-steel 303 (ASTM A582) Thermostatic air vent: Stainless-steel and bronze with phosphor bronze bellows, caged in stainless-steel 0.75-inch arm float and thermostatic steam trap MOP 15 PSI Manufacturer: Armstrong Model: B4-B8 Or equal Cast iron Thermostatic air vent Maximum allowable pressure (vessel design): 175 psig @ 377AF (12 bar @ 191AC) Maximum operating pressure: 30 psig (2 bar) saturated steam Screwed NPT and BSPT connections Cap and body: ASTM A48 Class 30 Internals: All stainless steel 304 Valve: Stainless-steel 303 or 440 Seat: Stainless-steel 303 (ASTM A582) Thermostatic air vent: Stainless-steel and bronze with phosphor bronze bellows, caged in stainless-steel 0.75-inch externally piloted pressure reducing valve Manufacturer: Armstrong Model: GP-2000 Or equal Application: steam Inlet pressure NPT: 15 - 300 psig (1 - 20 bar) 150# flanged: 15 - 85 psig (1 - 13 bar) 300# flanged: 15 - 300 psig (1 - 20 bar) Reduced pressure NPT: 1.5 - 3 psig (.10 - .21 bar) 150# flanged: 3 - 21 psig (.21 - 1.4 bar) 300# flanged: 15 - 200 psig (1 - 13.8 bar) Spring color NPT: yellow 150# flanged: yellow 300# flanged: green Maximum Temperature: 450AF (232AC) Minimum Differential: 7 psig (.48 bar) 1-inch externally piloted pressure reducing valve Manufacturer: Armstrong Model: GP-2000 Or equal Application: steam Inlet pressure NPT: 15 - 300 psig (1 - 20 bar) 150# flanged: 15 - 85 psig (1 - 13 bar) 300# flanged: 15 - 300 psig (1 - 20 bar) Reduced pressure NPT: 1.5 - 3 psig (.10 - .21 bar) 150# flanged: 3 - 21 psig (.21 - 1.4 bar) 300# flanged: 15 - 200 psig (1 - 13.8 bar) Spring color NPT: yellow 150# flanged: yellow 300# flanged: green Maximum Temperature: 450AF (232AC) Minimum Differential: 7 psig (.48 bar) 3-inch 150# flanged cast steel gate valve Manufacturer: Bonney Forge Model: Class 800 Standard Bore Or equal Handwheel Nut: A563 GR. A GALV Handwheel: A105 Yoke Sleeve: AISI 416 Name Plate: Aluminum Gland Nut: A194 2H Gland Flange: A105 Packing Gland: UNS S31603 Bonnet: A105N Gland Studs: A193 B6 B/B Bolts: A193 B7 Packing: Bonney Forge Eco-Seal Stem: A479 410 B/B Gasket: F316L + Graphite Wedge: A182 F6a Seat Rings: A479 410 + Stellite 6 Body: A105N Design: API 602, ASME B16.34, BS 5352 P-T Rating: ASME B16.34 End Connection: ASME B16.11, ASME B1.20.1 Testing: API 598 Marking/Other: MSS SP-25 INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS: Respondents must include the following information within their statement of capability packages: Company Information: Your Company s name, address, point of contact with email address and telephone number. Send information to Quentin Norvell quentin.norvell@va.gov or Keith Hunter keith.hunter@va.gov. The Method of Contractor Selection has not been determined at this Time.