Justification -19KU2025C0005-Domestic Water Pumps Replacement Project.pdf

This is a Single Source Justification document for the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait's Facilities Office to award a sole source contract to Arabi Company W.L.L. for replacing four domestic water pumps and associated electrical control panels. The procurement, valued at $60,000, involves supplying and installing four new CRN32-4 Grundfos water pumps (or equivalent) with stainless steel suction pipes, bronze foot valve strainers, filling valves, and VFD control panels (ABB brand or equivalent).

The urgency justification cites that two of four existing pumps are non-operational, with potential for complete system failure. Arabi Company was selected based on being an authorized Grundfos dealer with proven installation experience at the embassy, including past successful projects like sand water filters (2018) and chlorine injection systems (2014). The scope includes removal of old units, installation of new pumps and panels, testing/commissioning, and warranty service, with work to be completed within one month. The contracting officer deemed the price of KWD 18,540 fair and reasonable based on market research showing individual pump costs between $6,000-$9,000, plus consideration of installation expertise and expanded scope of services.