This Sources Sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. All firms responding to this Sources Sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. The information from this market research is for planning purposes only and will assist the Government in planning its acquisition strategy. This is strictly market research. The Government will entertain question concerning this market research.
The intent of this notice is to determine the availability of businesses to provide 4-Inch, Cast Iron, Full Port Ball Valves that are manufactured in the United States for the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington State.
Specification:
Size: 4" Cast Iron Flanged Full Port Ball Valve
Pressure Rating: 200# WOG
Ball Valve: PFE (Perfluoroethylene) Lined or Fused
Operation: Lever Handle
Face-to-Face Dimension: 9"
Center of Port to Top: 9"
Flange Diameter: 9"
Port Diameter: 4"
Bolt Holes: 8 per flange
Body Material: A126 Class B Cast Iron
Stem: Blow-out Proof Stainless Steel
Seats: Reinforced PTFE
Standards: Face-to-Face and Flanged Dimensions conform to ANSI B16.10, matching end-to-end dimensions of all cast iron gate valves and plug valves
Locking: Lockable in fully open and closed positions
Handle: Removable for installation in limited space areas
Port: Full port through
Ratings:
125 psi WSP
200psi WOG
The capability statement must include the following:
1) Company name and point of contact information.
2) UEI Number
3) Business size whether large or small. If small please provide your socio-economic status such as 8(A), HUBZONE, SDVOSB, ETC.)
4) Provide place of manufacture of the ball valves scaffolding parts.
Responses are due no later than 17:00 PM, PT, Wednesday, February 11, 2026, and shall be electronically submitted to Terry Mest at tmest@usbr.gov. All responses will be used to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. Response is strictly voluntary; no reimbursement will be made for any cost associated with providing information in response to this sources sought or any follow-up information requests.
