Boiler Plant Pressure Relief Valves
Overview
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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 VA Altoona Health Care System in Altoona, PA, is soliciting quotations for Boiler Plant Pressure Relief Valves. This acquisition is for brand-name Kunkle safety relief valves to replace non-compliant units. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with evaluation based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Offers are due by June 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of eight (8) Kunkle safety relief valves, specifically:
- Four (4) Kunkle 300LLJ01-AS0115, 2.5" 300# X 4" 150# Safety relief valves.
- Four (4) Kunkle 300LKH01-AS0110, 2" 300# X 3" 150# Safety relief valves. All valves must be constructed of cast steel with exposed steel springs, meeting ASME section I 'V' for steam, and adhere to detailed set pressures, inlet/outlet ratings, and relief capacities as specified in the solicitation. No installation or training is required for this procurement.
Contract Details
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial products.
- Delivery: Required 90 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
- FOB: Destination.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 332410 (Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: Friday, June 12, 2026, at 4:30 PM EDT.
- Questions Due: Monday, June 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
- Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via email to mcdaniel.brayboy@va.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) solution. Additional consideration will be given to certified SDVOSB or VOSB businesses in the event of identical quotes.
Additional Notes
A single-source justification was prepared for the specific Kunkle brand-name valves due to their unique specifications required for VHA compliance and to avoid costly modifications to the existing steam system. Despite this, market research confirmed the acquisition is intended for small business competition on the open market. Offerors must include delivery lead time, Vendor UEI, and Manufacturer Part and Stock Numbers with their submissions. The solicitation incorporates relevant FAR and VAAR clauses.