Carver Pump onboard USNS CODY
ID: N3220525Q2156Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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

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PETROLEUM PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT (3835)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command, is seeking to procure two Carver Pumps (Part # 998-1107-G-50) for installation onboard the USNS CODY. This procurement is critical due to the pumps' necessity for HVAC chilled water cooling systems, ensuring compatibility and reliability with existing equipment. The urgency of this acquisition is underscored by the requirement for delivery by February 18, 2025, with quotes due by 4:00 PM on January 15, 2024. Interested vendors should contact Matias Parker at matias.l.parker.civ@us.navy.mil or call 757-443-3075 for further details.

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    The Military Sealift Command is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ N3220525Q2156) for the procurement of two Carver Pumps (P/N: 998-1107-G-50). The notice includes specific instructions for potential offerors, emphasizing that the solicitation is not designated for small businesses, with a size standard set at 750 employees. Key details include delivery terms (FOB Destination) to be completed by February 18, 2025, at a specified location in Norfolk, VA. Offerors must submit quotes by 4:00 PM on January 15, 2024, formatted as Adobe or Microsoft Office documents via email. Quotes will be evaluated based on technical capability and price, with awards to be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. The document stipulates various federal contract clauses and compliance requirements, including regulations governing telecommunications equipment, child labor, and service contract labor standards. The comprehensive instructions underscore the importance of adhering to federal procurement standards and the integration of specific clauses to ensure responsible sourcing and accountability within the acquisition framework.
    This memorandum addresses the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold, specifically regarding the procurement of the Carver Pump for HVAC chilled water cooling systems. According to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), the Contracting Officer is permitted to solicit from a single source when only one source is available due to factors such as urgency or exclusive licensing. The document outlines that the Carver Pump is categorically the necessary component due to standardization and compatibility with existing equipment, identified as Part # 998-1107-G-50. There are several reasons justifying this sole-source procurement, including the critical nature of the equipment as well as its established proprietary rights. The document emphasizes that any deviation from the specified brand could necessitate re-engineering, which highlights the urgency and importance of acquiring this specific item by the required delivery date of January 26, 2025. Lastly, it characterizes the procurement as being in the government's interest due to mission-critical implications concerning equipment reliability and mission performance.
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