Notice of Sole Source: Fire Truck 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 Department of the Air Force (FA4528 5 CONS) has issued a Sources Sought notice for a sole source procurement of Waterous CPK-5 fire truck pumps. This requirement is for Ultra-High Pressure (UHP) applications on Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles, specifically for a 2016 Oshkosh fire truck (serial number 156882). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by May 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM Z. The place of performance is North Dakota (58705).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a replacement Waterous CPK-5 Two-Stage, Iron-Body Centrifugal Pump. Key specifications include:
- Model: CPK-5
- Rated Capacity: 320 GPM at 1350 PSI
- Material: Iron body, Red Oxide Primer M 4142-P paint
- Input Shaft: 1-1/2 in SAE-10 Spline
- Voltage: 12 Volt
- Input Rotation: Clockwise
- Transmission Mounting: Inverted
- Ratio: 2.26
The pump must be integrated into the 2016 Oshkosh fire truck platform. The detailed "Salient Characteristic" document specifies components such as a 4 in. Victaulic Intake, 1-1/2 in. ANSI Discharge, 17-4 S.S. Shaft, mechanical seal, and specific impellers. The K Series Transmission components include an inverted case mounting and a 1.500-10 SAE Splined Input Shaft. A 1-year conditional part warranty is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Notice of Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 5:00 PM Z
- Published: May 13, 2026, 5:55 PM Z
- Product/Service Code: 4320 (Power And Hand Pumps)
Evaluation
This is a market research effort to identify if any other sources can meet the precise technical specifications for the Waterous CPK-5 pump. Bidders must ensure their proposed product meets or exceeds all listed salient characteristics to be considered compliant.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a formal declaration of the agency's intent to procure a specific, proprietary item. Interested parties who believe they can provide an equivalent product that meets all salient characteristics should respond accordingly.