Thompson Submersible Hydraulic Pump Head

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is issuing this source sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support this purchase of Two (2) new S12M Thompson Pump Heads to be fitted onto currently owned Thompson Pumps model TPM 78HPU. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code assigned to this procurement is: 

                 NAICS 333996 - Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing

No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. THIS IS NOT A SOLICATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers – Jacksonville District anticipates a future procurement to acquire a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, namely the Small Business Community to include Section 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned (WOSB) and Historically Underutilized (HUBZone) concerns. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors.

Description of Services/Introduction: Furnish and deliver quantity two (2) submersible hydraulic pump heads model S12M compatible with Thompson Pumps model TPM 78HPU, 4200 GPM flow rate, 3-line system. In addition, the vendor will supply quantity two (2) sets of hydraulic hoses with general specs: 3-line 1 ¼” x 75’delivery line, 1 ½” x 75’ return line, ½” x 75’ bypass line with wing nut style quick disconnect couplings and HTMA flush face style quick disconnect couplings. The vendor shall also include two (2) 22” strainers (one (1) strainer for each pump head) and two (2) hose guard/shields (one (1) for each pump head).

Delivery and acceptance are required within 120 days of award.

The vendor shall provide spec sheets with their proposal which at a minimum include solids handling capabilities, flow rate, input pressure, and dimensions to ensure compatibility with the Thompson Pump Head model TPM 78HPU.

Firm’s response to this Synopsis shall be limited to 3 pages and shall include the following information:

1.  Firm’s name, address, point of contact, phone number, website, and email address. 
2.  Firm’s interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued.
3.  Firm’s capability to provide the motor. 
4.  Firm’s Business category and Business Size –Other than Small, Small Business, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, or HUBzone. If your firm is a Small Business, be sure you understand the performance of work requirements for your specific socioeconomic category. i.e. SB, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, or HUBZone.  

All responses to this source sought notice/market research will be evaluated and used in determining acquisition strategy. 

Submission Instructions: Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to supply the required items are invited to submit a response to this Sources Sought Notice by  20 May 2024 at 9:00am. All responses under this Sources Sought Notice must be emailed to kelly.l.koger@usace.army.mil or Gerald.l.garvey@usace.army.mil .

Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under this source sought synopsis.

You must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to receive a Government contract award. To register go to www.sam.gov. 

If you have any questions concerning this opportunity, please contact: kelly.l.koger@usace.army.mil or Gerald.l.garvey@usace.army.mil