The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking quotes for a ten-inch motor-operated valve assembly, including components such as a Nordstrum Dynamic Plug Valve and Limitorque actuator. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 332911, making it suitable for small businesses with fewer than 750 employees. Interested vendors should note that this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, meaning they must track the notice for submission requirements rather than waiting for a formal solicitation document. Quotes are due by July 23, 2026.
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Description
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION
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Motorized Operated Valve (MOV) Replacement
Contracting Office:
Bureau of Reclamation
Interior Region 10 • California-Great Basin
Acquisitions and Services Division
Sacramento CA 95825
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.202
included in this notice. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order for one ten (10)
inch motor operated valve assembly represented in the Specification. This announcement constitutes the only
solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation document and
incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 as of March 13, 2026.
This requirement is being solicited as a total set-aside for small businesses.
GENERAL INFORMATION
RFQ Number: 140R2026Q0096
Request for Quotation (RFQ) Request for Proposal (RFP) Invitation for Bid (IFB)
North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS): 332911 Size Standard: 750 employees
QUOTE DUE DATE, DELIVERY AND CONTACT INFORMATION
QUOTES DUE: July 23, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time
CONTACT INFORMATION: Brenda Davis
Email: brenda_davis@ios.doi.gov
Vendor’s Business Information:
Business Name: _______________________________
Agency Point of Contact: _______________________________
Unique Entity ID (UEI)/Cage Code: ______________________
Authorized Agent’s Signature/Date: ____________________________________
Please see further instructions for quote submission under Provision 52.212-1 Addendum and 52.212-2 Addendum.
Documents necessary for quotation submission are as follows:
1. Completed and signed Pages 2 through 4 of this document.
2. Information required in Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 and/or 52.212-2 on pages 10 & 11.
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CLIN
NO.
Description Qty Unit of
Issue
Unit Price Extended
Price
00000 This is a Brand-Name or Equal product
requirement.
Contractor must furnish a ten (10) inch motor
operated Nordstrum Dynamic Plug Valve
Assembly or equal product in accordance with
the Specifications issued with this solicitation.
00010
Dynamic Plug Valve Assembly includes –
1. 10” Nordstrum 1949 Plug Valve (or
equivalent)
2. Limitorque MXB Series Electric
Actuator (or equivalent)
3. Limitorque WG35 Gear Box (or
equivalent)
1 EA $ $
00020 Shipping/Handling Charges AU $ $
Proposed Grand Total $
SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
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Brand Name or Equal Specifications
Motorized Operated Valve (MOV) Replacement
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.
5. Internal configuration that:
i. Maintains pressure equalization between the plug port and the bottom of the plug,
ii. Ensures that pressure above the plug is equal or greater than the plug port, and
iii. Protects balancing system from foreign material exposure in line fluid.
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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
End of Specification
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SECTION C - COMMERCIAL CLAUSES
FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference February 1998
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full
text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be
accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
http://www.acquisition.gov/far/
http://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul
The clauses in the table below are incorporated by reference.
Clauses Title Date
FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023
FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements
or Sta…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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