BackWash Recovery Pump

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Cyber-Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Questionnaire template, provided to assist offerors in responding to solicitation requirements related to supply chain risk. It outlines the government's need for vigilant SCRM procedures due to identified threats to national supply chains.

• Contact Information: Requires the offeror's primary Point-of-Contact (POC) details.
• Vendor Risk Management Plan: Questions regarding supplier identification, compliance (TAA/MIA), risk assessment for Foreign Ownership, Control and Influence, and the existence and alignment of a SCRM Plan with NIST SP 800-161.
• Cybersecurity: Questions about policies for identifying classified/sensitive information, contractual obligations for supplier data protection, and procedures for detecting, responding to, and recovering from cybersecurity threats.
• Physical and Personnel Security: Questions concerning documented security incident response processes, background check policies for employees, prevention of ICT equipment tampering, and insider threat prevention.
• Special Instructions: Specific questions (2.4, 2.5, 4.2) require supporting documentation to be submitted as per the solicitation instructions.

Bidders must complete this questionnaire, providing responses in the designated 'Vendor Response' column. The document directly impacts proposal preparation by requiring detailed information on the offeror's SCRM, cybersecurity, and security practices. Failure to provide required information or supporting documentation may affect the evaluation of the proposal.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 47QSWC26Q0023) for a backwash recovery pump for delivery to the Washington Aqueduct in Washington, DC. The acquisition is being conducted under FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, in accordance with an Inter-Agency Agreement between GSA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

• Item: One (1) Backwash recovery pump, Model # 2414 - 16" centrifugal pump - Vertical dry-pit solids handling pump, or its equivalent.

• Compliance: All items must be Buy American Act (BAA) compliant.

• Delivery: Required within 120 days after receipt of award.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• NAICS Code: 333996 - Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing.

• Submission Deadline: Quotes must be emailed to Dominic Lackey (dominic.lackey@gsa.gov) and Mutiba Raza (mutiba.raza@gsa.gov) no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Time on February 20, 2026.

• Quotation Format: Must include a Cover Page, signed Section A, signed Amendments (if any), Volume 1 (Technical Submission), and Volume 2 (Price Submission).

• Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated on a best-value trade-off basis. Non-price factors (Technical Conformance and Delivery) are significantly more important than price. Technical Conformance is the most important factor, followed by Delivery.

  • Technical Conformance: Evaluated on understanding and meeting specifications, including part numbers, photos, quantity, and BAA compliance.
  • Delivery: Evaluated on the ability to meet tracking, shipping, and delivery requirements within 120 days.

• Responsibility: Offerors must be deemed responsible, possessing adequate financial resources, ability to meet schedules, satisfactory performance history, integrity, and appropriate controls.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned. Offerors must have an active and accurate SAM.gov account and meet the specified NAICS code.

• GSA will not pay for costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response.

• Non-government personnel may review quotes under NDA.

• The Contracting Officer (Dominic Lackey) and Contracting Specialist (Mutiba Raza) are the points of contact. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is To Be Determined (TBD).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 47QSWC26Q0023) for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to procure a backwash recovery pump for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at the Washington Aqueduct in Washington, DC. The acquisition is conducted under FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• One (1) Backwash recovery pump, Model # 2414 - 16" centrifugal pump - Vertical dry-pit solids handling pump, or its equivalent.

• All items must be Buy American Act (BAA) compliant.

• Delivery is required within 120 days after receipt of award.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Delivery: 120 days after receipt of award.

• Submission Deadline: February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Submission Method: Email to Dominic Lackey (dominic.lackey@gsa.gov) and Mutiba Raza (mutiba.raza@gsa.gov).

• Required Documents: Cover Page, Signed Section A, Signed Amendments (if any), Volume 1 (Technical Submission), Volume 2 (Price Submission).

• Technical Submission: Must address Technical Conformance (description, part number, photo, quantity, BAA compliance) and Delivery (tracking, shipping, delivery plan).

• Price Submission: Must include completed Section B pricing, inclusive of all costs (items, packaging, shipping, taxes).

• Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated on Technical Conformance (most important), Delivery, and Price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price. Ratings include Excellent, Good, Acceptable, and Unacceptable.

• Contractors must hold NAICS code 333996 - Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing.

• Offerors must be found responsible, demonstrating adequate financial resources, ability to meet schedules, satisfactory performance history, integrity, and proper business ethics.

• The SF-1449 will be sent to the awardee.

• GSA will not pay for costs incurred in preparing or submitting a response.

• Offerors are responsible for ensuring their SAM account is active and accurate.

• GSA may use non-government personnel for quote review, all of whom will sign non-disclosure agreements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment 1: Terms and Conditions," outlines the various clauses and provisions that will be incorporated into the contract. It serves as a comprehensive reference for the legal and regulatory requirements that bidders must adhere to if awarded the contract.

The document is structured into several sections, including:

• FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference
• FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text
• GSAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference
• GSAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text
• FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference
• FAR Provisions Full Text

It lists numerous specific FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and GSAR (General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation) clauses, such as those related to definitions, gratuities, limitations on payments, whistleblower rights, system for award management, commercial products and services, order limitations, indefinite quantity, and various other statutory and executive order requirements. Specific clauses cover areas like safeguarding of covered contractor information systems, protection of government buildings, bankruptcy, stop work orders, changes, inspection, and price adjustments.

This attachment is critical for bidders as it defines the contractual obligations, compliance requirements, and operational parameters of the potential contract. Bidders must carefully review these terms and conditions to understand their responsibilities, potential risks, and the legal framework governing the contract. Failure to comply with these clauses can have significant implications for proposal evaluation and contract performance.