4420--Heat Exchanger
ID: 36C26326Q0203Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFNETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 23 (36C263)Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA

NAICS

Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410)

PSC

HEAT EXCHANGERS AND STEAM CONDENSERS (4420)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8424f38870314329ab8ba5aaca7dd4a8/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking qualified firms to provide a Bell & Gossett Model QSU 146-2 Heat Exchanger for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. The procurement requires a heat exchanger constructed with specific materials, including a steel shell and copper/nickel tubes, capable of withstanding pressure ratings of 125 psi on the tube side and 150 psi on the steam side, along with a temperature rating of 375 degrees Fahrenheit and a one-year warranty. This equipment is critical for maintaining efficient heating systems within the healthcare facility, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Interested vendors must submit capability statements by December 16, 2025, detailing their qualifications, agreements with manufacturers, and shipping information to Contract Specialist Robert Bennett at robert.bennett8@va.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert BennettContract Specialist
    (319) 339-7079
    robert.bennett8@va.gov
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    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (Solicitation Number 36C26326Q0203) for a Bell & Gossett Model QSU 146-2 Heat Exchanger for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. This notice seeks to identify capable firms for a potential future solicitation. The required heat exchanger must meet specific characteristics, including materials (steel shell, copper/nickel tubes and tube sheet, steel baffles), pressure ratings (125 psi tube side, 150 psi steam side), and a 375-degree Fahrenheit temperature rating, along with a one-year warranty. Contractors must include the Purchase Order Number on shipping labels and deliver to the Minneapolis VA Health Care System during specified hours, excluding weekends and federal holidays. This is a materials-only request, with installation by VA HVAC Technicians. The NAICS code is 332410, with a 750-employee size standard. Interested firms must submit capability statements by December 16, 2025, detailing their organization, capabilities, agreements with manufacturers, subcontracting percentages, country of origin, and estimated shipping information.
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