4820--Kunkle (BNOE) Steam-Rated Boiler Safety Valves for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Minneapolis VA Health Care System, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified businesses capable of providing Kunkle (BNOE) Steam-Rated Boiler Safety Valves. This is for planning purposes only, and no contract awards will be made from this announcement. Responses are due by February 25, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
The Minneapolis VA requires eight specific Kunkle (BNOE) steam-rated boiler safety valves. These valves must meet salient characteristics including:
- ASME Section I rating for Steam
- Cast steel or forged body with bolted yoke design
- Stainless steel nozzle
- Exposed steel spring rated for 750°F
- Specific flange ratings (300# inlet, 150# outlet)
- Factory set and tested to specified pressures
- Inlet and outlet flanges meeting ANSI B16.5 specifications
- A 1-year warranty from the date of purchase. Contractors must provide a cut sheet listing all specifications of the offered safety valves.
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must email their information to Theresa.Thunder@va.gov by February 25, 2026. Responses must include:
- Your organization's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
- A description of proof of capability to provide the requested supplies.
- Answers to the following questions:
- Socio-economic category.
- Whether your organization is the manufacturer; if not, identify the manufacturer, their socio-economic category, and provide an authorized distributor letter.
- Completed certificate under FAR Provision 52.225-2(b) identifying the item and its country of origin.
- Whether supplies can be ordered against an existing government contract (e.g., FSS, GSA).
- Address compliance with 13 CFR 121.406 (b)(1)(i), (b)(1)(ii), and (b)(1)(iii).
- Estimated shipping and delivery information (e.g., lead time).
Potential Set-Aside & Applicable Clauses
While this is market research, the notice indicates potential applicability of:
- VAAR 852.219-76 (VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting Certificate of Compliance for Supplies and Products) if set-aside for Veteran Owned Small-Businesses.
- FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting) if set-aside for Small-Businesses.
- VAAR 852.212-71 (Gray Market Items).
Delivery Information
If a solicitation results, deliveries will be required Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, excluding federal holidays, to the Veteran Affairs Health Care System, Attn: Eric Hartung, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. The VA Purchase Order Number must be included on shipping labels.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Theresa (Tess) Thunder, Contract Specialist, at theresa.thunder@va.gov or 701-239-3700.