Hydraulic Institute, Inc.

Hydraulic Institute, Inc., doing business as Hydraulic Institute Inc., is a non-profit organization registered to receive awards from the U.S. federal government. The company primarily provides technical standards, guides, and training related to pump systems and hydraulic engineering to federal agencies. Hydraulic Institute serves as a resource for best practices in pump system design, operation, and maintenance, offering online access to its standards and publications. The organization also conducts webinars and training programs focused on hydraulic engineering and water infrastructure subjects, supporting agencies in their civil works projects involving water resources and infrastructure nationwide.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been the primary federal agency awarding contracts to Hydraulic Institute, Inc. These awards have consistently taken the form of purchase orders, ranging in value from $11,000 to $75,000, with no set-aside designations. The goods and services provided include annual subscriptions to Hydraulic Institute standards and guides, access to the Hydraulic Institute journal, and webinar pilot programs or training services. These resources cover topics such as pump system design, operation, and maintenance, which are crucial for the Army Corps of Engineers' water infrastructure projects. The most recent contract, awarded in January 2024, expanded the scope of services to include both online access to standards and guides as well as webinar subscriptions, indicating a growing reliance on Hydraulic Institute's expertise. All contracts have been awarded directly to Hydraulic Institute as the prime contractor, with no mention of subcontractors or partnerships.