Intent to sole source, OEM sims pump valve CO. - fire main charging pump

The Department of the Navy's Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound is pursuing a sole-source procurement for an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Sims Pump Valve Co. fire main charging pump in support of the Military Sealift Command. This firm-fixed-price supply contract (Solicitation N0040625Q0156) is specifically for a unique pump with part number NS18297-A75, intended for the USNS CHARLES DREW (T-AKE 10) vessel. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 333996 for Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing and is classified as an unrestricted contract. Potential vendors must submit any questions to Jennifer Martinez via email by December 9, 2024, with the final solicitation closing on December 10, 2024, at 4:59 PM PST. The procurement requires unique item identification and electronic invoicing through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system.

The contract is not designated with any specific set-aside status and will be performed within the United States, with delivery required to the Military Sealift Command Support Site Unit (MSC SSU BATS) in San Diego, California by March 21, 2025. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single fire main charging pump with a size standard accommodating businesses up to 1,250 employees. The delivery location is specified as 9284 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123, indicating a precise destination for the equipment. The contract type is a firm-fixed-price supply contract, suggesting a predetermined pricing structure for the specialized pump. The solicitation demonstrates a targeted, specific procurement approach for a critical maritime equipment component.