MI-PENDILLS CRK NFH - Pentair Fairbanks 5430 Serie

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, seeks one Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis 5430 Series Discharge Submersible Pump, Model D5433MV, for Pendills Creek National Fish Hatchery, with quotes due November 17, 2026 at 1500 hours Central Standard Time. The Set Aside line designates this solicitation as Total Small Business. The attached single-source justification and RFQ describe a brand-name-only buy with no "or equal" alternates, because the existing rail-mounted tail hooks accept only the Fairbanks D5433MV.

Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to 21990 W. Trout Lane, Brimley, Michigan 49715, within 7 to 10 days after the vendor contacts the technical points of contact, and no later than December 31, 2026. Delivery is restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, excluding federal holidays. The required pump is rated 15 horsepower, 1150 RPM, 6-inch discharge, delivering 1200 gallons per minute at 30 feet total dynamic head, with 230/3 voltage and phase, a 25-foot power cord, stainless steel impeller and case wear rings, a certified factory performance test, and an as-built operations and maintenance manual. The tail hooks must exactly match the facility's current guide-rail system.

Evaluation uses best-value tradeoff with four factors: ability to meet technical specifications, lead time after receipt of order, past performance (CPARS and other available information), and price on a firm-fixed-price basis. Quotes must identify the exact manufacturer and model, include proof of authorized reseller or distributor status from the OEM, and provide product authenticity assurance. The contract incorporates FAR provisions for commercial items and pays through the Invoice Processing Platform. Fair and reasonable pricing is determined at award.

The NAICS code is 333996, Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing, and the PSC is 4540, Waste Disposal Equipment. Dana Arnold, contracting officer, takes quotes and questions by email at dana_arnold@ios.doi.gov or 703-468-8289. Technical points of contact are Crystal LeGault Anderson and James Anderson, both at 906-437-5231.