(1) Statement of Requirement HML Seawater Pumps - Amendment 0001.pdf

Statement of Need Brand Name or Equal to Fybroc Pump Assembly, Power frame, Motor and Parts

Objective: Acquisition of two (2) new Fybroc or equivalent Pump assembly, Motor, and Parts

Background: The seawater system at the Hollings Marine Lab provides a continuous supply of seawater for NOAA and four other partner institutions. This seawater is integral in the life support of thousands of marine species used by NOAA and the partner organizations. Initially, four Fybroc fiberglass self-priming centrifugal pumps were used for pumping seawater; the system requires two that are in operation, with the other two being backups. Currently, two of the pumps have been removed from operation due to multiple part failures, and parts have been salvaged to keep the other two pumps operating. Recently, one of the 18-year-old self-priming pumps in operation broke down, and a teardown diagnosis revealed that the bearing in the power frame was damaged beyond repair. Additionally, the fiberglass impeller, back-plate, volute insert, and seal were worn beyond repair and were replaced with less damaged used parts from another damaged pump. This leaves the seawater system without the necessary backups for sustaining the critical life-support for several thousand marine species, plus one of the two operational pumps has slightly damaged parts and is operating at a reduced capacity. There are no more usable parts from the two non-operating pumps that can be salvaged for any other repairs to the two operating pumps. Therefore, the Contractor shall furnish and deliver two new complete Fybroc pump assemblies and motors so we can replace the current damaged pump that is in operation and have one backup.

Specifications: The Contractor shall furnish, deliver, and install Two (2) Brand Name or Equal to Fybroc 1600 Pump Assembly w/15hp motor which shall meet the following specifications and salient characteristics:

Two (2) Fybroc 1600 assembly w/15hp motor

• Model 1600 self-priming pump assembly, 3x4x13 configuration

• Standard End-Suction Replacement Centrifugal Pump (NOT self-priming)

• 10” Trimmed Impeller

• VR-1 or equivalent corrosion resistant alloy

• 303SS shaft and hardware

• Double mechanical seal (brand name or equal to Crane 8-1T, carbon/ceramic with Viton)

• 15 hp TEFC motor, 1800 rpm

• 254T frame

• Mounted on FRP Baseplate with risers and coupling guard

• Power frame, couplings

• All equipment shall meet ANSI flange connections (3” discharge, 4” suction) and support external seal flush.

• Installation – The contractor shall provide installation of pump assemblies, motors, and parts in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and installation procedures.

Additional Requirements:

• The Contractor shall have at least 5 years’ experience installing the required equipment.

• The Contractor shall ensure new installed pumps and associated parts are installed correctly by ensuring the system is functioning properly

• Upon installation, the contractor shall test the installed equipment for proper functionality.

• The Contractor shall warranty all parts and labor in which the warranty will begin upon final acceptance by the Government

• The Contractor shall accomplish all work for the COL during the hours of 8:00am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. Weekend or Federal Holiday work is generally not permitted

Delivery Date: Delivery and installation shall be completed no later than November 14, 2025

Government Technical POC:

Richard Sparkman richard.sparkman@noaa.gov mailto:richard.sparkman@noaa.gov