INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE OEM SIMS PUMP VALVE CO CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a sole source requirement for OEM SIMS PUMP VALVE, CO. INC. for centrifugal pumps. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price Supply-type Purchase Order.

• The solicitation is for "CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS".

• Specific items include:

  • IMPPELLER (Manufacturer's Part Number: 5363A, Vendor's Item Number: 0000T23192300)
  • CASING RINGS (Manufacturer's Part Number: 5363B, Vendor's Item Number: 0000T23192301)

• DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, is applicable, requiring DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• Packaging and marking must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01, VOLUME 9, DOD SUPPLY CHAIN MATERIAL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES, and MIL-STD-2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series). Crating must comply with ISPM standards.

• Markings on boxes/crates/containers must include Vessel's Name/Hull Number, Requisition Number, and Purchase/Delivery Order Number.

• Contract type: Firm-fixed-price Supply-type Purchase Order.

• Delivery Date: On or before September 30, 2026.

• Delivery Location: MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND BATS, 9284 BALBOA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO CA 92123-5000.

• FOB: Destination.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: May 04, 2026, 01:00 PM.

• Questions Deadline: One (1) day prior to the solicitation closing date, submitted via email to Shamekia Pierre.

• Evaluation Factors: Price reasonableness and past performance (for responsibility determination), Technical including delivery date, and Price.

• The Government will select the most advantageous offer.

• A single award is anticipated for all items.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 333996.

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• Vendors requesting base access must register via DBIDS prior to award.

• Invoices and receiving reports must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• The AbilityOne Program may be utilized for contract closeout functions.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Brand Name Justification) for the procurement of parts to rebuild central seawater cooling pumps. The justification is made in accordance with FAR 12.102(a).

• Product: Parts for central seawater cooling pumps.

• Part Numbers: 5363A (Impeller, QTY 1) and 5363B (Casing Rings, QTY 2).

• Manufacturer: Sims Pump and Valve Co., Inc. (OEM).

• Required Delivery Date/POP: 30 Sep 2026.

• Purchase Request Number: TBD.

• Estimated Cost: Redacted.

• The central seawater cooling centrifugal pumps are designated as Critical Safety Items for AKE-class vessels.

• The required replacement parts must be exact, direct replacements to ensure compatibility and avoid system disruption.

• Sims Pump Valve Co. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and possesses the proprietary design specifications, materials, and tolerances.

• Sims Pump Valve Co. does not maintain authorized distributors, requiring direct procurement from the OEM.

• The parts are validated for use within installed systems, and only the OEM can certify compliance with operational and safety standards.

• Military Sealift Command (MSC) lacks the technical data to independently evaluate or qualify non-OEM components.

• Procurement from any source other than the OEM is not feasible due to criticality, lack of technical data, and potential risks.

This document indicates a sole-source procurement for specific pump parts. Potential bidders should note that competition is restricted to Sims Pump and Valve Co., Inc. as the OEM.