Replace 2 Beck & Kuffel Gould’s vertical immersion

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine & Aviation Operations (OMAO), Marine Operation Center (MOC), for the NOAA Ship Fairweather. The solicitation seeks two Goulds Model 3171 vertical pumps (one 32-inch OAL and one 40-inch OAL) with specific technical specifications. This is a brand name, total small business set-aside acquisition under NAICS code 333914 with a size standard of 750 employees. Quotes are due by January 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST and must include expected shipping costs to Ketchikan, AK. Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability/capability, past performance, specification sheet/authorized OEM letter, and price. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide their UEID/CAGE CODE with their quote. All questions must be submitted in writing by December 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM PST.

The NOAA Ship Fairweather requires the acquisition of two duplicate Goulds model 3171 vertical sump pumps for its aft grey water tanks. These pumps, with different overall lengths (32” OAL and 40” OAL), are needed to prevent prolonged sailing delays in case of a casualty to the currently installed pumps. The objective is to retain these spare pumps onboard for immediate replacement. The delivery location for these pumps is the NOAA Ship Fairweather at 1010 Stedman Street, Ketchikan, AK 99901, addressed to XO - Steven Wall.

This document is a Single Source Determination using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for the NOAA Ship Fairweather. The purpose is to acquire two Beck & Kuffel Gould vertical immersion grey water pumps. This acquisition is justified as a single source due to compatibility requirements; the vessel exclusively operates Beck & Kuffel Gould pumps, and the new units must be drop-in replacements to maintain existing components, electrical configurations, pipework, and automation systems without modification. This is essential for the vessel's operation and to protect life and property. The estimated value is not explicitly stated, but the procurement is under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

The Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 4) is a critical document for federal government solicitations, enabling the evaluation of a contractor's previous performance. It assesses various aspects through a standardized rating system, including Quality of Service, Schedule adherence, Cost Control, and Management effectiveness. For each category, performance is rated as Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, or Unsatisfactory, with clear definitions provided for each adjectival rating. The questionnaire includes space for comments to elaborate on the ratings. This document facilitates informed source selection by requiring a thorough review of a contractor's past work, ensuring that potential contractors meet government requirements and standards. Completed questionnaires are to be sent to Isaac Bright at isaac.bright@noaa.gov by January 2, 2026, at 16:00 PST, under reference contract #1333MK26Q0011.