WATERAX Genuine MARK-3® OEM Parts
ID: 1202SC25SS0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, INCIDENT PROCUREMENT LOGISTICSBoise, ID, 837055354, USA

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

PSC

POWER AND HAND PUMPS (4320)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e1555ddc089b47bea0ec245f6f65bf55/view
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    Description

    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the USDA Forest Service, is seeking vendors capable of supplying WATERAX Genuine MARK-3® Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts through a Sources Sought Notice. This notice aims to identify qualified sources for maintaining and repairing high-pressure Waterax MARK-3® pumps, which are critical for wildfire and prescribed fire operations. Interested vendors are required to demonstrate their capabilities by submitting a five-page response, including company details and proof of authorization as a WATERAX Authorized Reseller, by November 11, 2024. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Theresa Hood at theresa.hood2@usda.gov. Please note that this notice does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of future contracts, and all submitted information will become the property of the Forest Service.

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    THERESA HOOD
    theresa.hood2@usda.gov
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    1202SC25SS0001 Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service has issued a Sources Sought Notice (SS) for vendors capable of supplying WATERAX Genuine MARK-3® Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. This SS is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a guarantee for a future contract. The USDA seeks to identify qualified sources for maintaining and repairing high-pressure Waterax MARK-3® pumps, vital for wildfire and prescribed fire operations. Interested vendors must demonstrate capability through a five-page submission, including company details and proof of authorization as a WATERAX Authorized Reseller. The Forest Service emphasizes that this request does not imply any obligation or funding, and all submitted information becomes property of the agency. Vendors must respond by November 11, 2024. The ultimate goal is to refine the government’s acquisition strategy based on the input received to ensure the supply of necessary OEM parts for optimal pump performance.
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