Potable Water Pumps

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring three (3) new potable water pumps to support Carrier Strike Group Four in Norfolk, Virginia. The pumps must meet specific marine standards including ASTM F998 Commercial Marine M Series specifications with a rated flow of 10 gallons per minute at 60 psi, featuring a 3-horsepower IEEE 45/IEEE 841-rated motor at 3,600 RPM with 316 stainless steel shaft material and TEFC enclosure rated for 460V/3-phase/60Hz electrical service. This solicitation is designated as a sole source award, though the government invites competitive capability statements from any qualified contractor demonstrating the ability to meet required standards through SAM.gov. Evaluation will be price-focused, awarding to the offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government considering price and other factors. The solicitation was posted on April 27, 2026, with a deadline for submission on April 29, 2026, allowing only two days for interested vendors to respond. All prospective awardees must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, and all questions and quotes should be directed to Lauren Markle (lauren.a.markle.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-237-8850) or Chris Whiteside (Christopher.d.white1@navy.mil, 757-443-0780).

This requirement carries a Total Small Business set-aside designation, limiting competition to qualified small business entities. Carver Pump is identified as the intended sole source contractor, selected based on prior engineering approval and existing system integration constraints specific to the TSV-4 Narragansett vessel's Boat Alteration 20C project. The exact award value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents provided. The procurement calls for delivery of the three pumps within 30 days after contract award, with a full performance period running from December 16, 2026, through December 16, 2027, accounting for long lead time material of 30-32 weeks. The place of performance is Norfolk, Virginia 23511, with delivery to be coordinated with Carrier Strike Group Four at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Virginia. All materials must meet applicable marine and INSURV standards, with complete documentation and manufacturer data sheets required upon delivery.