Goulds 60 HP Stainless Steel Seawater Pump

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service Northwest Fisheries Science Center is procuring a specific Goulds VIT-CT 60 HP stainless steel four-stage deep well pump for their Manchester Research Station in Port Orchard, Washington. This procurement seeks a fully assembled seawater pump with precise specifications including 1250 GPM capacity, 134 TDH head, and serial number 537119, designed to maintain critical seawater flow to fish culture facilities supporting endangered species research. The pump must be entirely constructed of stainless steel for corrosion resistance and be fully compatible with an existing Emerson US Motor. This is a firm-fixed-price Request for Quote solicitation with a performance period from September 19, 2025 to December 18, 2025. Potential offerors must submit questions via email to Madison Vogeler and Jenna Taulman within 48 hours of solicitation issuance, and all proposals are due by September 15, 2025.

The solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) enterprises, indicating the federal government's commitment to supporting small business participation in this procurement. The contract requires delivery within 90 days after award, establishing a tight timeline for procurement and installation of this critical equipment. The pump will serve as a spare unit that can be rapidly interchanged with existing pumps to ensure continuous life support for endangered fish species, highlighting the mission-critical nature of this equipment. Performance will take place at the Northwest Fishery Science Center's Manchester Research Station located at 7305 Beach Drive, Port Orchard, Washington 98366. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement falls under NAICS code 333996 for Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing and PSC code 4620 for Water Distillation Equipment, Marine and Industrial.