43--E21/E40 PRCA & YMCA WELL PUMPS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of two specific Floway Vertical Turbine Pumps (12DKL-01STG and 16DKL-01STG). This acquisition was a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The Bureau explicitly stated its intent to award the contract on a non-competitive basis to Phoenix Pumps, Inc., as they were identified as the sole source and authorized distributor in Arizona for these pumps. Quotes were due April 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement was for two Floway Vertical Turbine Pump Kits:
- Line Item 0010: Floway 12DKL-01STG Vertical Turbine Pump Kit (Cast Iron/Stainless Fitted, 12" ANSI Discharge, 50' Column, 20HP Motor).
- Line Item 0020: Floway 16DKL-01STG Vertical Turbine Pump Kit (Cast Iron/Stainless Fitted, 12" ANSI Discharge, 50' Column, 200HP Motor). Detailed specifications for pump components, including bowls, motors, impellers, spiders, column pipe, shafts, bearing retainers, and coatings, were provided. Required submittals included detailed drawings, performance curves, specifications for each pump and motor, and O&M manuals (electronic and hard copy).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial products and services (FAR Part 12).
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 333914 (Measuring, Dispensing, and other Pumping Equipment), Size Standard: 750 Employees.
- Delivery: FOB Destination, within 230 days from the date of award.
- Solicitation Issue Date: April 1, 2026.
- Questions Due: April 2, 2026, by 12:00 PM PD.
- Offer Due Date: April 7, 2026, by 12:00 PM PD.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes were to be submitted electronically via email to Kathleen (Kathy) Berry at kathleen_berry@ios.doi.gov. While the contract was to be awarded to the responsible offeror whose quote was most advantageous to the Government (FAR 52.212-2), the Bureau explicitly stated its intent to negotiate and award on a non-competitive basis to Phoenix Pumps, Inc., citing them as the sole source and authorized distributor in Arizona, and that no other resellers would be considered.
Additional Notes
- Contracting Officer: Kathleen (Kathy) Berry (kberry@usbr.gov, 702-293-8460).
- Payment: Electronic submission through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).
- F.O.B. Destination: Bureau of Reclamation, Yuma Area Office, Warehouse, 7301 Calle Agua Salada, Yuma AZ 85364. Warehouse deliveries are Monday through Thursday, 7 AM to 4 PM Arizona Time.