4820-- Pressure Valves- QTY8EA

The contract, identified by solicitation number 36C26026Q0564, is for the procurement of eight pressure relief valves under NAICS code 332919, with delivery required 30 days after award to the Department of Veterans Affairs Walla Walla VA Medical Center in Walla Walla, Washington. The award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning the contract will be awarded to the offeror whose proposal meets all technical requirements at the lowest price, with no trade-offs allowed for higher technical merit. The valves must conform precisely to two specified models—Kunkle 300LJG01-AS0135 and Kunkle 300LJG01-AS0130—each with defined inlet and outlet sizes, setpoints of 135 psi and 130 psi respectively, black carbon steel construction, and corresponding steam capacity ratings. All deliverables must be accompanied by documentation identifying the model, manufacturer, and warranty terms, and must be inspected and accepted at the destination upon delivery, with the Government retaining full authority to reject nonconforming items at no cost to the Government. The solicitation requires full compliance with numerous federal acquisition regulations, including the Buy American Act, limitations on subcontracting with deviation, electronic funds transfer for payment, and personal identity verification for personnel. Offerors must certify their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, attest to their small business status, and disclose any use of prohibited telecommunications equipment or ties to sanctioned countries such as Iran or Sudan. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the contracting officer by May 21, 2026, in PDF or DOC format, and must include four distinct parts: a firm-fixed price quote, detailed technical specifications, a completed Buy American Certificate, and compliance documentation for VA-specific subcontracting requirements. The contractor bears all risk of loss until delivery under F.O.B. Destination terms, and invoicing must be done exclusively through the VA’s Electronic Invoice Presentment and Payment system or in X12 EDI format. Payment will be processed electronically through the System for Award Management, and no separate Contracting Officer’s Representative is designated, with all administration handled directly by Derek Crockett of the Network Contracting Office 20 in Vancouver, Washington.