4520--Cemline Water Heaters RFQ Brand Name or Equal To

The solicitation seeks the supply of two Cemline water heaters, model V85EH830DW, for replacement at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tennessee, strictly as a supply-only requirement with no installation, removal, or commissioning services included. The units must be semi-instantaneous vertical water heaters meeting exact physical and performance specifications: they must be factory-assembled per ASME code, stamped for 150 psi working pressure, constructed with stainless-steel tanks and threaded openings, mounted on a steel support skid with lifting lugs, insulated with foam and protected by a 20-gauge enameled metal jacket, and capable of heating 27 GPM of water from 40°F to 140°F within a 5-degree control margin using 15 PSIG saturated steam. Each unit must include integrated components such as an incoming steam strainer, electric temperature regulators, steam traps, double-wall copper tubes, a cast-iron steam chamber, an intra-tank circulator, pressure gauges, a solid-state control module with BACnet and Computrol compatibility, a double solenoid safety system, and a vacuum breaker. The contract is issued under a 100% service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) set-aside, with eligibility restricted to firms certified in the SBA’s database, requiring submission of an authorized distributor letter from the manufacturer, an official quote, and certifications on limitations on subcontracting and VAAR 852.219-76. The offeror must complete annual representations and certifications via SAM, including compliance with Buy American, security prohibitions, and covered telecommunications restrictions, and must provide all necessary identifiers including the Unique Entity Identifier in SF 1449 Box 17 and Section B.1. The contract is a firm-fixed-price open market purchase order with a period of performance from August 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026, and delivery must occur at FOB destination terms during regular business hours Monday through Friday, with evening, night, or weekend deliveries permitted only upon explicit approval by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative. All items must be packed for safe delivery and carrier acceptance, with markings following VAAR 852.247-72, including the contract number. Invoices must be submitted in arrears with original and three copies detailing contractor information