BackWash Recovery Pump

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.