Boiler Plant Pressure Relief Valves

The contract solicitation for Boiler Plant Pressure Relief Valves, identified by solicitation number 36C24426Q0652, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, targeting NAICS code 332410 for manufacturing, and is exclusively open to small businesses. The requirement is for four each of two specific Kunkle pressure relief valves—NS127834 and NS127835—to be delivered FOB Destination to the Altoona VA Medical Center at 2907 Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602, with a delivery schedule of 90 days ARO. The evaluation process follows a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, meaning technical compliance is a pass/fail criterion and award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive offer that meets all specified requirements. Technical compliance mandates adherence to ASME Section I 'V' standards, specific pressure ratings of 300LBS inlet and 150LBS outlet, relief capacities of 17,177 LBS/hr and 10,644 LBS/hr, and full alignment with the VHA Boiler and Associated Plant Safety Device Testing Manual, Eighth Edition. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery site by the Government, and all items must conform to the referenced contract terms and applicable federal regulations. The contract incorporates mandatory FAR clauses including contractor whistleblower rights, prohibitions on internal confidentiality agreements, System for Award Management (SAM) maintenance and reporting, Buy American Act compliance with deviation, and small business representation requirements, all reflecting a commercial item procurement under FAR Part 12. Pricing is not enumerated in the solicitation, and no contract value is stated, indicating the final price will be determined by offeror responses. Payment must be submitted electronically via Tungsten Network per VAAR 852.232-72, with no use of WAWF or IPP. Packaging and labeling are expected to comply with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073, with guidance referenced from the ASSIST website, though specific requirements are not detailed in the provided text. The contracting officer is Benjamin Villasenor and the contract specialist is McDaniel Brayboy III, with proposals required to be submitted by email to mcdaniel.brayboy@va.gov by June 12, 2026, at