4820--Industrial Boiler Steam Vortex Flow Meters
Overview
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the George E. Wahlen VAMC in Salt Lake City, UT, is soliciting proposals for Industrial Boiler Steam Vortex Flow Meters. This 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to replace non-functioning meters to ensure accurate steam flow measurements for boiler operations. Quotes are due by February 24, 2026, at 08:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for three (3) Steam Vortex or equivalent flow meters with Velocity and Temperature Sensors, capable of Mass measurement with temperature compensation. Specific sizes needed are 8-inch, 6-inch, and 4-inch nominal bore. Meters must be constructed from 316L Stainless Steel with ANSI 300# Flange. Remote electronics (NEMA 4X) with a maximum 50 ft cable, digital display, programming buttons, loop power options (4-20mA, pulse, scaled frequency), HART communication, and DCL input power are required. The operating temperature range is -330 to 500F (-200 to 260C), and no pressure sensor is needed. Offerors must provide manufacturer warranties covering all parts, labor, travel, and shipping for repairs. Remanufactured or gray market items will not be accepted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
- Delivery: F.O.B Destination at the Salt Lake City VAMC.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 334513 (Small Business Size Standard: 750 Employees).
- Response Due: February 24, 2026, 08:00 AM EST.
- Questions Deadline: February 24, 2026, 08:00 AM EST (must be in writing).
- Published: February 18, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email only to kenneth.finchum@va.gov, with a 4MB email limit. Faxed or hand-carried quotes will not be accepted. Offerors must provide technical capability information (specifications, cut sheets, brochures) and pricing. Evaluation factors include: 1) Technical capability or quality of the item, 2) Completion of "Attachment - VAAR 852.219-76 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS (JAN 2023) (DEVIATION)", and 3) Price. Award will be made on an All or Nothing Basis.
Eligibility
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and must be an OEM, authorized dealer, distributor, or reseller, verified by the OEM.
Contact
For inquiries, contact Kenneth Finchum, Contracting Officer, at kenneth.finchum@va.gov or 303-712-5746.