Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for Centrifugal Pump Unit (NSN): 4320-00-368-3186
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 Department of the Navy has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a firm-fixed-price, sole source contract to Crane Pumps & Systems PFT Corp. for the procurement of six (6) Centrifugal Pump Units (NSN: 4320-00-368-3186). This requirement is for a critical safety item used in the fire main system. While this is not a request for competitive proposals, other responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration.
Scope of Requirement
This NOI covers the acquisition of:
- Item: Centrifugal Pump Unit
- Manufacturer: Crane Pumps & Systems PFT Corp
- Part Number: 777H440
- National Stock Number (NSN): 4320-00-368-3186
- Quantity: 6 Each
- Required Delivery Date: December 1, 2026
These units are critical safety items, supplying high-pressure water to fire hydrants in routine and emergency situations for the Navy's fire main system.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Crane Pumps & Systems PFT Corp.
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due Date: May 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: April 28, 2026
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA
Justification for Sole Source
The Government intends to award this contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Crane Pumps & Systems PFT Corp. is identified as the only manufacturer of centrifugal pumps configured to the Navy's specific requirements (AEL 2-88MSC2001). This acquisition also supports the Military Sealift Command's (MSC) standardization initiative.
Action Items
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Submissions must provide clear and convincing evidence that the party can meet the Government's requirements. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Capability statements must be submitted to Roy Jones (roy.t.jones10.civ@us.navy.mil) by the closing response date.