J--OR-EAGLE CRK NFH-FLYGHT PUMP REBUILD
ID: 140FHR24Q0030Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, HURRICANE & RECOVERYFalls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- PUMPS AND COMPRESSORS (J043)
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    The U.S. Department of the Interior, specifically the Fish and Wildlife Service, intends to award a sole source contract to Whitney Equipment Company Inc. (WECI) for the removal, repair, delivery, and installation of a 30-HP Flygt Pump at the Eagle Creek National Fish Hatchery in Estacada, Oregon. This procurement is necessitated by the warranty requirements of the Flygt pump, which stipulate that only authorized technicians can perform the service, thereby limiting the competition to WECI as the sole authorized servicer. The contract falls under NAICS code 333914, which pertains to the manufacturing of measuring, dispensing, and other pumping equipment, highlighting the critical nature of the services being sought for the hatchery's operations. Interested parties may submit a capability statement by September 20, 2024, to demonstrate their qualifications, although no formal solicitation will be issued, and the government may proceed without competitive bidding if no viable alternatives are presented. For further inquiries, contact Joann Mallory at joann_mallory@fws.gov or by phone at 404-679-7274.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Mallory, Joann
    (404) 679-7274
    (404) 679-4064
    joann_mallory@fws.gov
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    The U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish & Wildlife Service plans to award a sole source contract to Whitney Equipment Company Inc. (WECI) for the removal, repair, delivery, and installation of a 30-HP Flygt Pump at the Eagle Creek National Fish Hatchery in Estacada, OR. This decision is guided by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions, indicating that WECI is the only authorized servicer available due to the warranty requirements of the Flygt pump, which mandates service by authorized technicians only. The associated procurement falls under NAICS code 333914 for pumping equipment manufacturing. While this is not a formal solicitation, interested parties may submit a capability statement to demonstrate their qualifications by September 20, 2024. Responses will be evaluated solely to consider if a competitive procurement is warranted; otherwise, the contract will be awarded to WECI. No formal solicitation package will be issued, and the Government retains the discretion to proceed without a competitive bidding process if no capable alternatives are presented.
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