Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE
AI Summary
The Department of Defense is awarding a sole source contract for six Centrifugal Pump Units, essential for fire main systems. The pumps are exclusively available from Crane Pumps & Systems PFT Corp due to an exclusive licensing agreement. This notice invites responsible sources to submit proposals, although the decision to not compete is at the Government's discretion.
This is a follow-up to the previous annountment from the Sup of Shipbuilding in Bath for: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for Centrifugal Pump Unit (NSN): 4320-00-368-3186,
Link: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3dacf15d48f84354bae02aea6c7bbcc5/view
Subject: Sole Source Justification for Centrifugal Pumps
Action: Notice of Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source award.
Product/Service Description: This notice announces the award of a firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of six (6) Centrifugal Pump Units. These pumps are critical for supplying high-pressure water to fire main systems and for use in emergency situations.
Item: Centrifugal Pump Unit
National Stock Number (NSN): 4320-00-368-3186
Manufacturer Part Number: 777H440
Quantity: 6 Each
Sole Source Vendor:
Crane Pumps & Systems PFT Corp
Authority:
This acquisition is conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which permits soliciting from a single source if the contracting officer determines that only one source is reasonably available.
Justification for Sole Source:
The basis for this sole source determination is an exclusive licensing agreement. The required Centrifugal Pumps, configured per AEL 2-88MSC2001, are only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Crane Pumps & Systems PFT Corp. These pumps are critical safety items, and no alternative models are currently available that meet the government's delivery requirements. Market research has confirmed that no other sources can satisfy the Navy's needs for this specific item.
Posting Information:
This Justification and Approval is posted for transparency. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. However, the determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government.
The attached document provides the full justification for this action.
SOLE SOURCE J&A POSTING is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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