Replace 2 Beck & Kuffel Gould’s vertical immersion

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting quotes for the procurement of two Goulds Model 3171 vertical immersion pumps for the NOAA Ship Fairweather. The Request for Quote (RFQ) seeks one 32-inch overall length pump and one 40-inch overall length pump, both manufactured by Beck & Kuffel with specifications of 1.5x2-8 316SS, 2HP, and 1750RPM. The primary objective is to provide spare pumps for the vessel's aft grey water tanks to prevent potential sailing delays due to equipment failure. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide technical specifications, an authorized original equipment manufacturer (OEM) letter, liability insurance, and past performance references from similar contracts completed within the past three years. The government will make award decisions based on best value, evaluating price, availability, capability, and past performance. Quotes must be submitted electronically to isaac.bright@noaa.gov by 4:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on January 2, 2026, with delivery required by January 31, 2026.

This solicitation is set aside as a Total Small Business opportunity under NAICS code 333914 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. The sole source vendor identified in the justification documentation is Beckwith & Kuffel, Inc., located in Seattle, Washington, as these pumps are direct drop-in replacements compatible with the vessel's existing pipework, electrical components, and automation systems. The procurement is classified under PSC code 4320 (Power and Hand Pumps) and was posted on December 17, 2025. The equipment will be delivered to the NOAA Ship Fairweather at 1010 Stedman Street in Ketchikan, Alaska, with delivery attention to Executive Officer Steven Wall. The funding is allocated to Fiscal Year 26 with project element number 140802-26-0077, and evaluation will consider factors including quality of service, schedule adherence, cost control, and management capability as measured against the Past Performance Questionnaire criteria.