The Department of the Interior is seeking a ten-inch motor-operated valve assembly, specifically a Nordstrum Dynamic Plug Valve or an equivalent, along with associated components such as an electric actuator and gear box. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses under NAICS 332911, as it is a sources sought notice, indicating the government is gathering information rather than soliciting bids at this stage. Interested businesses should track this notice for potential future solicitations.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
BRAND NAME OR EQUAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Furnish a ten (10) inch motor operated Nordstrum Dynamic Plug Valve Assembly (or equivalent)
with the following specifications:
Assembly includes:
10” Nordstrum 1949 Plug Valve (or equivalent)
Limitorque MXB Series Electric Actuator (or equivalent), and
Limitorque WG35 Gear Box (or equivalent)
A. Valve body:
1. Figure 1949 Short Pattern.
2. ASME B16.34 Class 150 iron.
3. Nominal Pipe Size: 10”.
4. Flanged ends face-to-face dimension of 13.00 inch.
5. Top mounted worm gear operator.
6. Metal embossed nameplate with valve information.
7. Valve markings that comply with MSS SP-25.
B. Flanged ends:
1. ASME B16.47 Series A raised face.
2. Two (2) threaded UNC ¾”-10 bolt holes.
C. Valve plug:
1. Quarter-turn metal tapered plug.
2. Coated for low-friction operation.
3. Self-protecting and self-cleaning metal seating surface with no enlarged pockets
or recesses.
4. Integral sealant system with replaceable drop-tight sealant injection fitting that
allows jacking of valve from seat and seat restoration with high-pressure lubricant
gun.
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5. Internal configuration that:
a. Maintains pressure equalization between the plug port and the bottom of
the plug,
b. Ensures that pressure above the plug is equal or greater than the plug port,
and
c. Protects balancing system from foreign material exposure in line fluid.
6. Spring loaded to prevent jamming of plug into taper.
D. Valve Stem:
1. Coated for low-friction operation.
E. Gear box
1. 52:1 ratio or as appropriate for the connected electric actuator.
2. Adjustable travel for quarter-turn applications.
3. Self-locking bronze worm gear with steel worm shaft.
4. Constructed for manual operation with handwheel in accordance with AWWA
C504 or motorized operation in accordance with AWWA C542.
5. FA16 iron housing.
6. Position indication on housing cover with pointer on top cap.
F. Manual handwheel
G. Electric Actuator
1. Multi-turn
2. 3 phase, 60 Hertz, 480 VAC
H. Factory testing and assembly:
1. Fully assembled and cycle tested in the factory.
I. DELIVERY TERMS: The contractor shall protect all parts from corrosion, deformation, and
other types of damage during storage, handling, and delivery. Damage to the product or its
components during transit shall be replaced at the contractor’s expense.
Delivery Address: 7794 Folsom Dam Road, Folsom, CA. 95630, Attn: Janell Vincent
F.O.B. Destination
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