Self-Priming, Self-Powered, Flood Water Abatement or Mitigation Pumps

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Flood Fight Material Center (NFFMC), Rock Island District, is conducting market research to identify potential vendors capable of supplying self-priming, self-powered flood water abatement and mitigation pumps ranging from 3 inches to 24 inches in diameter. This is a Sources Sought Notice for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals, quotes, or bids. Vendors must demonstrate their ability to provide diesel-engine powered pumps that meet or exceed the American National Standard for Flood Abatement Equipment (ANSI FM 2510-2020) with dry self-priming capabilities to a vacuum of up to 28 inches of mercury or suction lifts up to 25 feet. The primary evaluation criteria focus on the vendor's ability to meet all technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work, including pump performance, dimensions, weight, fuel tank capacity, and delivery capabilities throughout the Continental United States. Interested companies must submit capability statements to Contract Specialist Stanley L. Bolton at stanley.l.bolton@usace.army.mil by February 12, 2026, with submissions including a cover letter containing company information and UEI/CAGE codes, along with detailed capability statements demonstrating product specifications and delivery timelines.

This Sources Sought Notice carries no set-aside designation and is not intended to result in any contract award from the announcement itself. No incumbent contractor or current contract information is provided in this market research notice. The procurement does not specify an award value or budget range, as this is a preliminary market research phase to identify capable vendors for potential future solicitation. The pump requirements specify that units 8 inches and smaller must be mounted on wheeled trailers, while larger pumps may utilize wheeled or skid-based trailers, and all pumps smaller than 18 inches must be delivered with three 10-foot suction hoses, three 50-foot discharge hoses, fittings, and debris filters. The procurement applies to NAICS Code 333996 (Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing) with a 1,250-employee size standard under PSC 4320 (Power and Hand Pumps), with an anticipated continuation of responses through the February 12, 2026 deadline for capability statement submissions.