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Please note that this is NOT a request for quotes or proposals, the Government is seeking information for market research purposes only. The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office NCO2 is currently conducting a market survey to locate qualified firms capable of fulfilling a brand name or equal requirement for sprinkler system upgrades.
No formal solicitation document exists at this present time. This is not a solicitation announcement.
Items listed in this requirement;
TYPE
ITEM #
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
QTY
FLOW SWITCH
PVSRU
6 WATERFLOW SWCH W/ RETARD *Z
5
FLOW SWITCH
PVSRP
4 WATERFLOW SWCH W/ RETARD *Z
140
FLOW SWITCH
PVSRM
3 WATERFLOW SWCH W/ RETARD *Z
6
FLOW SWITCH
PVSRL
2 1/2 WATERFLOW SWCH W/ RETARD *Z
15
FLOW SWITCH
PVSRK
2 WATERFLOW SWCH W/ RETARD *Z
6
BUTTERFLY VALVE
G7005015065
4 300# FIRE GRV BFV AN7722
75
BUTTERFLY VALVE
G7005015040
3 300# FIRE GRV BFV AN7722
8
BUTTERFLY VALVE
G7005015024
2-1/2 300# FIRE GRV BFV AN7722
15
BUTTERFLY VALVE
G7005015008
2 300# FIRE GRV BFV AN7722
6
COUPLINGS
G4329000310
4 PTD LW FIRE RIGID COUP GRV-E
150
COUPLINGS
G4329000308
3 PTD LW FIRE RIGID COUP E GRV-E
16
COUPLINGS
G4329000306
2-1/2 PTD LW FIRE RIGID COUP GRV-E
30
COUPLINGS
G4329000304
2 PTD LW FIRE RIGID COUP GRV-E
12
BALL VALVE
F0685010
NP 1 TRIMFIT TEST & DRN 1/2 *X
80
*In depth item descriptions and requirements below.
**Equipment is to be delivered Free On Board. Delivery location is the Department of Veterans Affairs, 800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse NY 13210.
***This is a SUPPLY ONLY requirement, installation/service is not required.
**** The Veterans Health Administration prohibits the use of gray market items in their Medical Centers. Gray market items are considered to be items outside of the original equipment manufacturer s intended distribution channels.

Those capable of providing these services should submit a statement regarding their capability on a document containing the official company letterhead. Additionally, those interested and capable shall be authorized distributors, provide a designated point of contact, the business Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and the business socioeconomic status in their response to this posting.
The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) is 333999. The purpose of this notice is to gain knowledge of potential qualified sources and their size classification/ socioeconomic statuses relative to NAICS 333999. Responses to this notice will be used by the Government to make appropriate acquisition decisions. Responses should include company/individual name, a service capability statement, examples of similar facilities for which you have provided services to, UEI number, address, point of contact and social-economic category (ex: SBVOSB, VOSB, 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, EDWOSB, Small Business). If your firm is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned or Veteran Owned Small Business, you must be VERIFIED in VetBiz (see internet site: http://vip.vetbiz.gov). Contractor must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM), (see internet site: http://www.sam.gov).
Responses to this notice must be submitted in writing via email to lindsay.goldsmith@va.gov and must be received not later than October 24, 2022 12:00PM EST. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.






Additional Product Description
All sprinkler products shall meet the specifications listed below them.

Five (5) - 6-inch Vane Type Waterflow Alarm Switch with Retard
Service Pressure: 450 PSI (31 BAR) UL
Flow Sensitivity Range for Signal: 4-10 GPM (15-38 LPM) UL
Maximum Surge: 18 FPS (5.5 m/s)
Contact Ratings: Two sets of SPDT (Form C), 10.0 Amps at 125/250VAC, 2.0 Amps at 30VDC Resistive, 10 mAmps min. at 24VDC
Conduit Entrances: Two knockouts provided for 1/2" conduit. Individual switch compartments suitable for dissimilar voltages.
An example of a 6-inch Vane Type Waterflow Alarm Switch with Retard that meets these specifications is Potter VSR-6 1144406
One Hundred Forty (140) - 4-inch Vane Type Waterflow Alarm Switch with Retard
Service Pressure: 450 PSI (31 BAR) UL
Flow Sensitivity Range for Signal: 4-10 GPM (15-38 LPM) UL
Maximum Surge: 18 FPS (5.5 m/s)
Contact Ratings: Two sets of SPDT (Form C), 10.0 Amps at 125/250VAC, 2.0 Amps at 30VDC Resistive, 10 mAmps min. at 24VDC
Conduit Entrances: Two knockouts provided for 1/2" conduit. Individual switch compartments suitable for dissimilar voltages.
An example of a 4-inch Vane Type Waterflow Alarm Switch with Retard that meets these specifications is Potter VSR-4 1144404
Six (6) - 3-inch Vane Type Waterflow Alarm Switch with Retard
Service Pressure: 450 PSI (31 BAR) UL
Flow Sensitivity Range for Signal: 4-10 GPM (15-38 LPM) UL
Maximum Surge: 18 FPS (5.5 m/s)
Contact Ratings: Two sets of SPDT (Form C), 10.0 Amps at 125/250VAC, 2.0 Amps at 30VDC Resistive, 10 mAmps min. at 24VDC
Conduit Entrances: Two knockouts provided for 1/2" conduit. Individual switch compartments suitable for dissimilar voltages.
An example of a 3-inch Vane Type Waterflow Alarm Switch with Retard that meets these specifications is Potter VSR-3 1144403
Fifteen (15) - 2 ½ inch Vane Type Waterflow Alarm Switch with Retard
Service Pressure: 450 PSI (31 BAR) UL
Flow Sensitivity Range for Signal: 4-10 GPM (15-38 LPM) UL
Maximum Surge: 18 FPS (5.5 m/s)
Contact Ratings: Two sets of SPDT (Form C), 10.0 Amps at 125/250VAC, 2.0 Amps at 30VDC Resistive, 10 mAmps min. at 24VDC
Conduit Entrances: Two knockouts provided for 1/2" conduit. Individual switch compartments suitable for dissimilar voltages.
An example of a 2 ½ -inch Vane Type Waterflow Alarm Switch with Retard that meets these specifications is Potter VSR-2 ½ 1144425
Six (6) - 2-inch Vane Type Waterflow Alarm Switch with Retard
Service Pressure: 450 PSI (31 BAR) UL
Flow Sensitivity Range for Signal: 4-10 GPM (15-38 LPM) UL
Maximum Surge: 18 FPS (5.5 m/s)
Contact Ratings: Two sets of SPDT (Form C), 10.0 Amps at 125/250VAC, 2.0 Amps at 30VDC Resistive, 10 mAmps min. at 24VDC
Conduit Entrances: Two knockouts provided for 1/2" conduit. Individual switch compartments suitable for dissimilar voltages.
An example of a 2-inch Vane Type Waterflow Alarm Switch with Retard that meets these specifications is Potter VSR-2 114402
One Hundred Fifty (150) - 4-inch Grooved Couplings
Housing Material: Ductile Iron conforming to ASTM A-536, Grade 65-45-12
Coatings: Rust inhibiting paint Color: ORANGE (standard)
Gasket Material: Grade EP EPDM Flush Gap Gasket (Green color code)
Gasket Type: Flush Gap
Bolt Material: SAE J429, Grade 5, Zinc Electroplated (standard)
Heavy Hex Nut Material: ASTM A563, Grade A, Zinc Electroplated, Violet Dyed (standard)
Min. Service Temperature Range: -40 ºF
Max. Service Temperature Range: 230 ºF
Max. Working Pressure: 300 psi
Coupling Bolts Qty: 2
An example of a 4-inch grooved coupling that meets these specifications is The Gruvlok® Figure 7400 Rigidlite Coupling FP7400 4 300PSI FG GKT RDLT CP
Sixteen (16) - 3-inch Grooved Couplings
Housing Material: Ductile Iron conforming to ASTM A-536, Grade 65-45-12
Coatings: Rust inhibiting paint Color: ORANGE (standard)
Gasket Material: Grade EP EPDM Flush Gap Gasket (Green color code)
Gasket Type: Flush Gap
Bolt Material: SAE J429, Grade 5, Zinc Electroplated (standard)
Heavy Hex Nut Material: ASTM A563, Grade A, Zinc Electroplated, Violet Dyed (standard)
Min. Service Temperature Range: -40 ºF
Max. Service Temperature Range: 230 ºF
Max. Working Pressure: 300 psi
Coupling Bolts Qty: 2
An example of a 3-inch grooved coupling that meets these specifications is The Gruvlok® Figure 7400 Rigidlite Coupling FP7400 3 300PSI FG GKT RDLT CP
Thirty (30) - 2 1/2 -inch Grooved Couplings
Housing Material: Ductile Iron conforming to ASTM A-536, Grade 65-45-12
Coatings: Rust inhibiting paint Color: ORANGE (standard)
Gasket Material: Grade EP EPDM Flush Gap Gasket (Green color code)
Gasket Type: Flush Gap
Bolt Material: SAE J429, Grade 5, Zinc Electroplated (standard)
Heavy Hex Nut Material: ASTM A563, Grade A, Zinc Electroplated, Violet Dyed (standard)
Min. Service Temperature Range: -40 ºF
Max. Service Temperature Range: 230 ºF
Max. Working Pressure: 300 psi
Coupling Bolts Qty: 2
An example of a 2 ½ -inch grooved coupling that meets these specifications is The Gruvlok® Figure 7400 Rigidlite Coupling FP7400 2 ½ 300PSI FG GKT RDLT CP
Twelve (12) - 2-inch Grooved Couplings
Housing Material: Ductile Iron conforming to ASTM A-536, Grade 65-45-12
Coatings: Rust inhibiting paint Color: ORANGE (standard)
Gasket Material: Grade EP EPDM Flush Gap Gasket (Green color code)
Gasket Type: Flush Gap
Bolt Material: SAE J429, Grade 5, Zinc Electroplated (standard)
Heavy Hex Nut Material: ASTM A563, Grade A, Zinc Electroplated, Violet Dyed (standard)
Min. Service Temperature Range: -40 ºF
Max. Service Temperature Range: 230 ºF
Max. Working Pressure: 300 psi
Coupling Bolts Qty: 2
An example of a 2-inch grooved coupling that meets these specifications is The Gruvlok® Figure 7400 Rigidlite Coupling FP7400 2 300PSI FG GKT RDLT CP
Eighty (80) - 1-Inch Test and Drain Ball Valves
compact single handle ball valve which includes a tamper resistant test orifice and integral tamper resistant sight glasses
300 PSI rated
Orifice: ½-Inch, 5.6K
Handle: Steel
Stem: Rod Brass
Ball: C.P. Brass
Body: Bronze
Valve Seat: Impregnated Teflon®
Indicator Plate: Steel
Handle Stop: Steel
An example of a 1-Inch Test and Drain Ball Valve that meets these specifications is AGF Manufacturing, INC. Test anDrain 1000-112
Seventy-Five (75) - 4-inch Grooved End Butterfly Valves
Upper Stem: Stainless Steel, ASTM A-582, Type 416
Stem Shear Pin
O Ring: Nitrile
Lower Stem: Stainless Steel, ASTM A-582, Type 416
Body: Ductile Iron ASTM A-536 with Nylon Coating
Disc: Ductile Iron ASTM A-536 with EPDM Encapsulation
Handwheel: Ductile Iron
Indicator Flag: Steel
Gear Operator: Ductile Iron and Steel
Nameplate: Stainless Steel
Handwheel Shear Pin: Carbon Steel AISI 1070
The valve shall be supplied with two internal switches. One is wired for supervisory service and the other is wired for use as an auxiliary switch. Both switches are rated for 11 amp at 125, 250 VAC and 0.5 amp at 125 VDC, 0.25 amp at 250 VDC. The switches and actuator internal spaces are protected from tampering.
An example of a 4-inch Grooved End Butterfly Valve that meets these specifications is ASC Engineered Solutions Gruvlok® Figure AN7722-3A
Eight (8) - 3-inch Grooved End Butterfly Valves
Upper Stem: Stainless Steel, ASTM A-582, Type 416
Stem Shear Pin
O Ring: Nitrile
Lower Stem: Stainless Steel, ASTM A-582, Type 416
Body: Ductile Iron ASTM A-536 with Nylon Coating
Disc: Ductile Iron ASTM A-536 with EPDM Encapsulation
Handwheel: Ductile Iron
Indicator Flag: Steel
Gear Operator: Ductile Iron and Steel
Nameplate: Stainless Steel
Handwheel Shear Pin: Carbon Steel AISI 1070
The valve shall be supplied with two internal switches. One is wired for supervisory service and the other is wired for use as an auxiliary switch. Both switches are rated for 11 amp at 125, 250 VAC and 0.5 amp at 125 VDC, 0.25 amp at 250 VDC. The switches and actuator internal spaces are protected from tampering.
An example of a 4-inch Grooved End Butterfly Valve that meets these specifications is ASC Engineered Solutions Gruvlok® Figure AN7722-3A
Fifteen (15) - 2 ½-inch Grooved End Butterfly Valves
Upper Stem: Stainless Steel, ASTM A-582, Type 416
Stem Shear Pin
O Ring: Nitrile
Lower Stem: Stainless Steel, ASTM A-582, Type 416
Body: Ductile Iron ASTM A-536 with Nylon Coating
Disc: Ductile Iron ASTM A-536 with EPDM Encapsulation
Handwheel: Ductile Iron
Indicator Flag: Steel
Gear Operator: Ductile Iron and Steel
Nameplate: Stainless Steel
Handwheel Shear Pin: Carbon Steel AISI 1070
The valve shall be supplied with two internal switches. One is wired for supervisory service and the other is wired for use as an auxiliary switch. Both switches are rated for 11 amp at 125, 250 VAC and 0.5 amp at 125 VDC, 0.25 amp at 250 VDC. The switches and actuator internal spaces are protected from tampering.
An example of a 4-inch Grooved End Butterfly Valve that meets these specifications is ASC Engineered Solutions Gruvlok® Figure AN7722-3A
Six (6) - 2-inch Grooved End Butterfly Valves
Upper Stem: Stainless Steel, ASTM A-582, Type 416
Stem Shear Pin
O Ring: Nitrile
Lower Stem: Stainless Steel, ASTM A-582, Type 416
Body: Ductile Iron ASTM A-536 with Nylon Coating
Disc: Ductile Iron ASTM A-536 with EPDM Encapsulation
Handwheel: Ductile Iron
Indicator Flag: Steel
Gear Operator: Ductile Iron and Steel
Nameplate: Stainless Steel
Handwheel Shear Pin: Carbon Steel AISI 1070
The valve shall be supplied with two internal switches. One is wired for supervisory service and the other is wired for use as an auxiliary switch. Both switches are rated for 11 amp at 125, 250 VAC and 0.5 amp at 125 VDC, 0.25 amp at 250 VDC. The switches and actuator internal spaces are protected from tampering.
An example of a 4-inch Grooved End Butterfly Valve that meets these specifications is ASC Engineered Solutions Gruvlok® Figure AN7722-3A

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