SAM #36C26126Q0974P0001

VA Palo Alto Health Care System seeks AO Smith 119-gallon gas water heaters with warranty

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Network Contracting Office 21 (NCO 21), is seeking to procure two commercial-grade AO Smith 119-gallon gas water heaters for the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21), Network Contracting Office 21 - VA Palo Alto Health Care System - OEM Highlight: - AO Smith is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Vendors: - Only OEMs, authorized dealers, distributors, or resellers of AO Smith products are eligible - Vendors must provide documentation proving their authorization to supply AO Smith products (compliance with VA Gray Market Items terms) - Products Requested: - Two AO Smith 119-gallon gas water heaters, model BTH 500A 300 - Commercial condensing units - Modulating burner - 95-96% thermal efficiency - Intelligent control system with LCD display - Advanced diagnostics - Durable powered anodes for improved tank protection and water quality - ENERGY STAR certified - Remote monitoring compatibility - Indoor installation, commercial application - Includes a 3-year warranty - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Patient care and product quality are prioritized - Replacement of broken hot water heaters in Building 9 - Delivery scheduled within a defined window - Strict adherence to VA Gray Market Items clauses

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SET-ASIDE IAW RFO-PART 12: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Network Contracting Office (NCO 21) intends to award a set-aside, firm fixed price contract for the procurement (AO SMITH) 119-GAL GAS WATER HEATER BTH 500A 300 with a 3-year warranty. The procurement is on behalf of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Regional Procurement Office West (RPOW), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 5, Health Service Area (HAS) 52, Network Contracting Office (NCO) 21, on behalf of Central California VAHCS Palo Alto.

THE SPECIFIC ITEMS REQUIRED ARE AS FOLLOWS:

State (AO SMITH) 119-GAL GAS WATER HEATER BTH 500A  300 is a commercial condensing gas water heater featuring a modulating burner and 95% thermal efficiency. Designed for heavy duty application which include Intelligent Control System with and  LCD Display, advanced diagnostics, and durable powered anodes for better tank protection and water quality. standard interface, the quantity of the required supply is two (2) each for the following location:

VA Palo Alto Health Care System,

3801 Miranda Ave. Bldg. 9 Palo Alto, CA. 94304-1207.

VA s Gray Market Items terms and conditions apply pursuant to VAAR 852.212-71 Gray Market Items and VAAR 852.212-72 Gray Market and Counterfeit Items. As a result, vendor shall be an OEM, authorized dealer, authorized distributor or authorized reseller for the items identified to be eligible for participation with this acquisition. Vendor must be able to provide the documentation that demonstrates such authority. The solicitation for this action will be posted to sam.gov and all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. After consideration, the Government will determine whether to proceed with the set-aside acquisition.

Please keep in mind that patient care and choice in the decision is the highest priority to the VA. The solicitation will be posted on or about Aug. 11, 2026. Please respond to jason.olliff@va.gov no later than Friday Aug. 14, 2026, at 1200 Pacific Standard Time. With your response, please provide evidence showing compliance with the aforementioned Gray Market  clauses. Failure to provide the required information may result in a determination that your company is not a viable source.

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