USNS KAISER Water Pumps

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command has published a Special Notice regarding the procurement of water pumps for the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187). The government intends to make a sole source award to McKenna Engineering & Equipment Co., the authorized distributor for ITT Goulds Cargo Potable Water Pumps in California. This Special Notice was posted on January 30, 2026, with a submission deadline of February 4, 2026. The procurement involves replacement of cargo potable water pump equipment aboard the vessel and related assets in the T-AO 187 Class of ships. The contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source is reasonably available for this acquisition based on exclusive licensing agreements between the original equipment manufacturer and the authorized reseller.

The primary objective of this procurement is to obtain replacement cargo potable water pump units, specifically Goulds Pump Model 3410, in support of the USNS KAISER's maintenance and operational requirements. McKenna Engineering & Equipment Co. qualifies as the sole eligible contractor due to its exclusive authorization as the OEM's reseller in California; the ITT Goulds original equipment manufacturer requires all purchases to be made through this authorized channel, making McKenna the only capable source. This is a simplified acquisition threshold purchase for original equipment manufacturer materials, and the product is not designated as critical ship equipment. The contracting officer's justification for sole source procurement is based on exclusive licensing agreements and the unavailability of alternative sources. Interested parties should note the February 4, 2026 deadline, though this sole source determination limits competitive participation to McKenna Engineering & Equipment Co.