4410--VA-26-00053060/659-26-2-6052-0671 PART-KUNKLE VALVES-NEW

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Kunkle Model 300LMK01-AS Steam Safety Valves (3" x 4") and Kunkle Model 300LNM01-AS Steam Safety Valves (4" x 6"). The valves are for the VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC.

• Item 0001: Kunkle Model 300LMK01-AS Steam Safety Valve, 3" x 4", Set @ 131 PSI, Cap. 24,332 PPH, Carbon Steel Body, Stainless Steel Trim.

• Item 0002: Kunkle Model 300LNM01-AS Steam Safety Valve, 4" x 6", Set @ 136 PSI, Cap. 30,374 PPH, Carbon Steel Body, Stainless Steel Trim.

• Salient Characteristics:

  • Heavy duty construction of high quality cast steel with stainless steel full-nozzle trim.
  • Bolted yoke design for easy maintenance.
  • Steel yoke with cover-shield for guiding surfaces and fully exposed spring.
  • Seats lapped to optical flatness for tight shutoff.
  • Dual control rings for precision opening and blowdown control.
  • Heavy duty lift lever assembly.
  • Factory-sealed adjustments.
  • Each valve tested for pressure setting and leakage.
  • Gags available.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a fixed-price contract based on "lowest price" evaluation.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is due by 09/30/2026 for both items.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Quote Submission Deadline: May 29, 2026, 08:00 EST.

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to Kenya Robinson (kenya.robinson@va.gov).

• Technical Questions Deadline: May 27, 2026, 15:00 EST, via email to Kenya Robinson.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is lowest priced, does not exceed available funding, and is found to be reasonable. Price alone is the sole evaluation factor.

• Required Format: Quotes must be assembled by section (A, B, etc.) and include pricing on the provided Line-Items Spreadsheet. Failure to demonstrate that the product meets all salient characteristics will result in a technically unacceptable determination.

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside (NAICS Code: 332911, Size Standard: 750 Employees).

• FAR Part 12 procedures will be used.

• Offerors are responsible for obtaining and acknowledging any amendments.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR clauses and provisions, including Buy American—Supplies, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions, and others related to contract terms, payment, and submission requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing line item details for an "Action Type" identified as RFQ (Request for Quotation). It provides specific information about the items being procured, including item numbers, descriptions, contract period details, quantities, units of measure, and pricing information.

• Action Line Item Information Sheet: Details the "Action Type" as RFQ, with a "Primary ID" of VA69D-14-Q-0161. It also notes the "KB Version" as FY22.12A.
• Items Sheet: Lists specific line items with descriptions such as "Stainless Steel Steam Safety Valve 3" x 4"" and "Stainless Steel Steam Safety Valve 4" x 6"". It includes details like "Unit of Measure" (EA - Each), "Quantity", "Unit Price", and "Contract Period" dates.
• RefData Sheet: Provides reference data for "Discount Type", "Options", and "Receipt Type".
• UOMRef Sheet: Contains a reference list of Unit of Measure (UOM) descriptions and their corresponding values (e.g., EA for Each).
• NAICS Sheet: Lists North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes and their descriptions.
• PROD_SVC_CODE Sheet: Lists Product/Service Codes (PSC) and their descriptions.

This spreadsheet is crucial for potential bidders as it outlines the specific items required, their quantities, and potentially the pricing structure. Bidders must use this information to prepare accurate quotes and understand the scope of the items they are expected to supply. The "Items" sheet, in particular, details the exact products needed, including specifications like size and material for the safety valves.