JLW_SSJ_GRUNDFOS CENTRIFUGAL PUMP_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Memorandum for Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition for a naval acquisition, specifically a Grundfos Vertical Multistage Centrifugal Pump for a Portable WTR Hydrophore Unit Fresh Water System. The procurement is for a critical ship equipment component (Part Number: CRN 45-4 A-G-A-E-HOQE, Product No. 99918213) intended to support the operational water distribution function on naval vessels, including the USNS JOHN LEWIS, EARL WARREN T-AO 207, and ROBERT F. KENNEDY T-AO 208.

The solicitation is sole-sourced to Grundfos through Barrett Engineered Pumps, with a required delivery date of 09 MAY 2025. The procurement is justified under restrictive rights provisions, with Grundfos claiming this is the "ONLY" compatibly designed unit to support the ship's potable water hydrophore system. The document emphasizes the critical nature of the equipment, noting that failure of this component would pose a hazard to the ship, crew, and environment, with potential immediate loss of potable water generation capabilities if the existing unit fails.