4510--Steam and Water Pipe Fixtures BAA - Sources Sought
ID: 36C24624Q1385Type: Presolicitation
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VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF246-NETWORK CONTRACTING OFFICE 6 (36C246)HAMPTON, VA, 23667, USA

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Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

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PLUMBING FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIES (4510)
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential American manufacturers capable of supplying steam and water pipe fixtures that comply with the Buy American Act. The procurement aims to gather information on products such as inverted bucket steam traps and pressure reducing valves, which are essential for the operation of the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. This market research will inform the development of an acquisition strategy, although no formal solicitation or contract award is guaranteed at this stage. Interested manufacturers should submit their capability statements, including company information, to Contract Specialist Quentin Norvell at quentin.norvell@va.gov by the specified deadline.

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    Quentin NorvellContract Specialist
    (757) 315-2647
    quentin.norvell@va.gov
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