ITT Goulds Pump Repair Services
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), under the Department of Commerce, is soliciting proposals for ITT Goulds Pump Repair Services. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires the rebuild of a specific ITT Goulds VIT-CT water pump (s/n 537119) using brand-name parts and factory-trained technicians to ensure proper water flow to the Manchester Research Station in Port Orchard, WA. The contract will be Firm-Fixed-Price.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to repair and service an ITT Goulds 60 HP vertical turbine pump (Model VIT-CT, Serial Number 537119). The work involves restoring the pump's wet end to its original manufacturer specifications to maintain a constant supply of seawater to the Manchester Research Station's fish rearing facilities. Key tasks include:
- Disassembly for inspection, sandblasting, and cleaning of parts.
- Manufacturing new bowl and impeller rings.
- Replacing bushings and the shaft.
- Balancing all impellers.
- Assembling the pump with new parts and applying new paint. All services must be performed by ITT Goulds factory-trained personnel using factory-authorized original ITT Goulds parts to ensure compatibility and restore the pump to its original operating condition.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Award through 60 days.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100%)
- NAICS Code: 333914 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Offer Due Date: February 3, 2026, by NOON EASTERN TIME
- Questions Due Date: February 3, 2026 (to grace.lapierre@noaa.gov and charles.kendall@noaa.gov)
- Published Date: January 29, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Offerors must agree to hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the offer due date.
Additional Notes
The place of performance is primarily off-site at the vendor's location, ideally within 50 to 200 miles of the Manchester Research Station (7305 Beach Dr. East, Port Orchard WA 98366). The pump weighs 1500 lbs and is 7 feet long by 3 feet wide, requiring a forklift for handling. Contractor personnel will not require access to NOAA facilities or IT systems. Mandatory sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention and response training is required for contractor employees. The solicitation number is 1305M326Q0013.