4520--Hot Water Heater

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Contract Opportunity

This is a source sought notice/request for information only. The responses to this posting will be
used to establish the procurement strategy, for example, set-aside, sole source, unrestricted for
a solicitation that VA intends to post in the near future. Please review the attached document(s)
for more details on this requirement.

See attached document(s):

-36C25626Q0922 - Request for Information (RFI)
-Statement of Works (SOW)







DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST
FOR QUOTE, PROPOSAL, OR BID. This notice is not a solicitation as defined by FAR 2.101, therefore it
shall not be construed as a commitment by the government to enter into a contract, nor does it restrict the
government to an acquisition approach. All information contained in this Request for Information (RFI) is
preliminary as well as subject to amendment and is in no way binding on the government. Information
submitted in response to this notice is voluntary; the government will not pay for information requested
nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the
government. The government is requesting that restrictive or proprietary markings not be used in
response to this notice. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Contract
Opportunities website or General Services Administration (GSA). It is the responsibility of the interested
parties to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this RFI.

1. Title: Hot Water Heaters

2. Purpose: The purpose of this RFI is to identify potential sources that will aid in defining the
procurement strategy for example, set-aside, sole source, or unrestricted for a solicitation the VA intends
on issuing shortly as follows:

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) located in Houston, Texas has a requirement
for two (2) DHT STV-90030-10D-CU Vertical Steam-to-Water Heater, including steam, condensate, domestic water, controls, and safety devices.

Item #
Description/Part Number* Products
QTY
1.
DHT STV-90030-10D-CU ST SERIES VERTICAL ASSY, 10" DOUBLE WALL COPPER
2 EA

ST-90025-3-10 STEAM VALVE ASSY, 3" VALVE, 10" UNIT
- ST-90024-75-JD8 CONDENSATE DRAIN ASSEMBLY - CAST IRON - 2" - 75JD8
- 22007-240X-6 T&P RELIEF VALVE PACKAGE: T&P RELIEF VALVE N240X-6 1F X 1F
- SR-90026-3 STEAM INLET PIPING ASSEMBLY - 3"

2.
START UP, COMMISSIONING, & OWNER TRAINING 1

1 EA

Warranty & Installation

3.
The contractor shall provide a standard installation warranty covering workmanship, labor, and installation related defects.
. One (1) year from the date of substantial completion
or
One (1) year from the date of startup
(Whichever occurs later, unless otherwise specified by contract.)
Whichever occurs later, unless otherwise specified by contract.)
All labor and workmanship associated with the installation
The anticipated Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for the North American Industry
Classification System (NAICS) code is 333414 Space and Water Heating Equipment Manufacturing and a standard size of 500 employees. Product Supply Code (PSC) 4520 Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing

3. Responses Requested: The following questions must be answered in response to this RFI. Answers
that are not provided shall be considered non-responsive to the RFI:

a. Are the requested items manufactured by a small or large business?
Vendor must attach documentation of this information to be viewed by the government to be
considered as part of Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice:

b. Is the potential vendor in compliance with the Non-Manufacturer Rule (NMR)?
Vendor must attach documentation of this to be viewed by the government to be considered as
part of the Market Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice:

c. Is the Vendor an authorized distributor with access to Original Equipment Manufacturer
(OEM) parts which may be required in completion of this requirement? The VA does not
accept grey market items; therefore, the Vendor must attach an authorized distribution
letter as an approved and authorized vendor on OEM letterhead by the manufacturer as
evidence of proof to be viewed by the government to be considered as part of the Market
Research and responsiveness to this Sources Sought notice.

d. Name of potential Contractor that possesses the capability to fulfill this requirement.
Contractors shall also provide the following:
Point(s) of contact name: ______________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________
Telephone number: ___________________________________________
Email address: _______________________________________________
Company's business size: _______________________________________
UEI #: ______________________________
CAGE Code: _______________________________

e. Is your company considered a small business concern, SB, SDVOSB, VOSB, HUBZone, or
8A concern, with the requisite 339112 NAICS code?

Please provide proof of qualifications.

f. Is your company available under any Government Wide Agency Contract (GWAC), GSA
Schedule, Federal Supply Schedule (FSS), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), and/or
Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)?

If so, please identify the contract number for the government to review as part of this Market
Research.

4. Opportunity/Market Pricing: MEDVAMC is seeking information from potential vendors on
their ability to provide the required items/equipment. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Small Business concerns are encouraged to
provide responses to this RFI in order to assist the MEDVAMC in determining potential levels of
competition and general market pricing available in the industry. Vendors are requested to
submit estimated market research pricing along with their responses to the above. The
estimated pricing will be considered when determining the procurement strategy for the
forthcoming solicitation. Contractor shall provide answers to all questions requested and shall
possess the ability to provide all requirements and objectives per the DRAFT STATEMENT OF
OBJECTIVES.
5. RFI responses are due by 11:00 am Central Standard Time on June 18, 2026; size is
limited to 8.5 x 11 inches, 12-point font, with 1-inch margins in Microsoft Word format via email
to tabitha.crosby@va.gov

The subject line shall read: RFI 36C25626Q0922 Hot Water Heaters.

NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME.

There is no page limitation on subparagraphs 3(a) - 3(g). Please provide the information you
deem relevant in order to respond to the specific inquiries of the RFI. Information provided will
be used solely by MEDVAMC as Market Research and will not be released outside of the
MEDVAMC Purchasing and Contracting Team.

6. Contact Information:
Tabitha Crosby
tabitha.crosby@va.gov

See attached document: Statement of Objectives Hot Water Heaters

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