Cemline Water Heaters RFQ Brand Name or Equal To   2

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 9, is seeking to procure semi-instantaneous vertical hot water heaters for the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. This acquisition aims to replace failed hot water heaters at Building 003, ensuring that the new units meet or exceed the specifications of the existing equipment. The contract is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) contractors.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of two Cemline Water Heaters, Model #V85EH830DW. The specifications include:

- Semi-instantaneous vertical hot water heater fabricated to ASME code and stamped for 150 psi working pressure.
- Stainless-steel tank with stainless-steel threaded openings.
- Insulated with foam insulation and protected by a 20-gauge enameled metal jacket.
- Factory assembled and piped including an incoming steam strainer, electric operated temperature regulators, main and auxiliary float and thermostatic steam traps, double wall copper tubes, and a solid-state control module.
- Rated to heat 27 G.P.M. of water from 40°F to 140°F with a control tolerance of within 5 degrees.
- Delivery must occur on or before October 31, 2026.

Period of Performance
Delivery is expected as soon as possible after receipt of order but no later than October 31, 2026.

Place of Performance
James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Veterans Way & Lamont St., Mountain Home, TN 37684.

Bidder Requirements
Contractors must be verified as Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) in the SBA Small Business Search. Additionally, bidders must ensure that their products meet all specified requirements without necessitating modifications at government expense.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This RFQ appears to have a closely related prior contract for the same type of equipment, with awardee Jnorg under contract 36C24925P0651 (07/10/25–12/30/25) valued at $81,200. The prior award description references CEMLINE semi-instantaneous vertical hot water heaters, which aligns with the current requirement to supply Cemline semi-instantaneous vertical hot water heaters (Model #V85EH830DW) for replacement of failed units at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. The similarity in manufacturer and heater type suggests this procurement may be a continuation or follow-on replacement effort.