Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division Test Pond Replacement Pumps

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division is seeking replacement pumps for its Explosives Test Pond water filtration system through a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued by the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command. Two of three primary circulation pumps are currently out of service due to standard wear and tear, significantly impacting water circulation and mission readiness. The procurement is for commercial items classified under NAICS code 333996 (Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing) with PSC code 4320. Vendors must submit firm-fixed price quotes on company letterhead by March 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM ET, and responses must include pricing, CAGE code, FOB destination, point of contact, GSA contract number if applicable, business size designation, and capability statements demonstrating ability to meet all specifications. One firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated to be awarded, with all shipping charges to be included in the quoted price with no additional line items permitted. Interested parties should direct submissions to Contract Specialist David W. Crouch at david.w.crouch3.civ@us.navy.mil or 301-318-3929.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to certified small business concerns. The Brand Name Justification documentation identifies the Weinman 6L2SW-Y34 pump model as the required specification, with Associated Mechanical Equipment Supplier located in Columbia, Maryland noted as the current authorized supplier. The contract value is expected not to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, though no specific dollar amount is disclosed in the solicitation materials. The requirement involves replacement of pumps for the test pond facility, with multiple shipping destinations identified and the place of performance located in Bethesda, Maryland. The procurement timeline is compressed, with quotes due eleven days from the posting date of March 20, 2026, indicating an urgent operational need for the water filtration system replacement.