Intent to sole source, OEM buffalo pumps – pump parts

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, acting on behalf of the Military Sealift Command, is pursuing a firm fixed-price supply contract for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Buffalo pump parts. The procurement will be sole sourced to ECI Defense Group, Inc. using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and 13 procedures. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that interested parties may submit their capability statements or proposals prior to the December 27, 2024 due date, with the government retaining discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All solicitation documents will be posted exclusively on SAM.gov, and prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Awards Management to be eligible for award. Technical questions about the solicitation should be directed to Kelly Muldoon via email at kelly.a.muldoon.civ@us.navy.mil. The procurement falls under the NAICS category 333914 for Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing and PSC category 4320 for Power and Hand Pumps.

The pre-solicitation notice does not specify a specific set-aside designation, indicating the opportunity is open to a broad range of potential contractors. While ECI Defense Group, Inc. is identified as the sole-source vendor for these specific pump parts, interested parties are invited to demonstrate their capabilities. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the notice. The solicitation timeline indicates the anticipated posting date is December 18, 2024, with proposals due by December 27, 2024. Contractors must be prepared to download solicitation documents directly from SAM.gov and monitor the site for any amendments, as no telephone, fax, or hard-copy solicitations will be accepted. The procurement is being conducted by the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, a defense agency seeking to maintain and replace critical pump equipment for military maritime operations.