USNS SHEPARD Sims Firemain Pump Overhaul

This memorandum outlines the justification for using other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The specific requirement is for the overhaul of a SIMS Firemain Charging Pump, with a required delivery date between July 1 and September 30, 2026. The document determines that only one responsible source, SIMS PUMP AND VALVE, is available due to their proprietary parts, engineering, and expertise with the special SIMSITE material used in this critical ship safety system. This determination is based on the OEM's exclusive ability to overhaul this essential equipment, which is not designated as critical ship equipment, but is a firemain charging pump. The memorandum includes certifications from technical personnel and the contracting officer affirming the accuracy and completeness of the justification.

This government solicitation, N3220526Q7159, is an RFP for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to overhaul and rebuild a Sims Firemain charging pump and motor from the USNS SHEPARD. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, requiring the contractor to perform disassembly, cleaning, re-assembly with new parts, and dynamic balancing of the rotating assembly. The overhauled unit must be crated and shipped to the Military Sealift Command W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, VA. The period of performance is from July 6, 2026, to September 30, 2026. The document outlines detailed technical requirements, quality assurance, inspection, acceptance, and delivery procedures. It also includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, payment instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and a wage determination for service employees in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, New Jersey. Critical safety item identification for the firemain charging pump is also highlighted, necessitating heightened quality assurance surveillance.