Mueller Cast Iron Strainers
Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability
Agency: DEPT OF THE ARMY (2100) • Product Service Code (PSC) : Y1DB | Last Modified: 04/22/2025
Procurement Summary
The Mueller M11 Cast Iron Y Strainers will be installed within the steam piping system serving the building’s heating and humidification demands. These strainers are cast in China and are machined, assembled, and tested in the USA. Through research with ‘CB Pacific’ a preferred vendor for steam system specialty components, McKinstry was unable to find a manufacturer that could comply with Buy American requirements for this specific application. There will be ten Mueller M11 Y Strainers as specified above installed within the steam system. The total value of these components is approximately $3,657.
Waiver Rationale Summary
The two (2) Mueller cast iron strainers (11M and 75B) are required for the proper function of the steam piping and hydronic system. These components serve a key purpose of protecting the steam system from an over pressurization condition. The contractor, Hensel Phelps, was informed after the contract award, these parts for installment does not meet the BAA requirement. This request is not being made for unreasonable costs and is being made to maintain the design requirements and prevent unanticipated ramifications of utilizing any alternate cast iron strainers.
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PENDING
CONSTRUCTION OF LABORATORIES AND CLINICS
423830 - Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
04/22/2025
W912DW23C0014
Post-solicitation
0 - 6 months
Individual Waiver
DEPT OF THE ARMY