RENTAL OF TWO (2) SEA WATER PUMPS

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides a clarification regarding the installation responsibilities for pumps in response to an industry question.

• Question: Is it a requirement to use a licensed & certified electrician for pump installation, or is this the customer's responsibility?
• Answer: The government (Norfolk Naval Shipyard) will be installing the pumps and performing the electrical installation to the pumps using provided cables. Vendors are only required to provide the pumps and the suction hoses/strainer.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To procure two electrically powered Sea Water Pump Units for the Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU) in Goose Creek, SC.

• Rental of two (2) Sea Water Pump Units, electrically powered.

• Units must meet specific Sea Water Pump Specifications:

  • 480V electrical power, capable of starting/running on a 200 amp circuit breaker.
  • Electrical connection with a male 500 mcm Kamlock fitting.
  • Minimum flow of 300 Gallons per Minute (GPM) each at approximately 150 ft delivery head and 20 ft suction head.
  • Include 50 feet of suction hose in 10-foot sections with a strainer.
  • Capable of running dry and automatically priming.
  • Capable of running 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
  • Discharge must be 2-1/2" male NPT (adapters to be provided if necessary).
  • Units must be free-standing and have forklift slots.
  • Units must have a metal tag with supplying company, POC for repairs/maintenance, and phone number.

• Equipment delivery, setup, and removal at no cost to the government.

• Onsite assistance with initial start-up and testing, including hooking up suction hoses.

• Provide POC information for service/repair.

• Assemble units if required, at no cost to the government.

• Provide all parts for repair due to normal wear and tear at no additional charge.

• Perform preventative maintenance as specified by the manufacturer.

• Provide service technicians meeting NPTU security/badging requirements.

• Provide environmental catch basins if rental pump assembly holds 55 gallons or more of fuel/oil.

• Dispatch a representative for service/repair within six (6) hours of notification.

• Provide service within 24 hours if required; replacement within 48 hours if repair is not possible.

• Responsible for loss or damage during equipment removal for repair.

• Provide start-up training of equipment.

• Provide operators.

• Perform basic maintenance.

• Handle equipment movements within Goose Creek.

• Cover lost items and equipment damage beyond normal wear and tear.

05/07/26 - 07/06/26

• Rigging requirements as outlined in Attachment B.

• Units will be exposed to everyday weather and saltwater air; contractor must provide protective coverings.

• Contractors and their employees must follow Federal and State OSHA requirements and Hazardous Energy Control (HEC) procedures.

• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card and NAVSEA badging are required for access.

• Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) policy must be followed.

• Contractors may require security clearance for access to classified information or spaces.

• Contractors may require a red NAVSEA badge for access to Restricted Data (RD).

• "Seated" contractors have specific check-in and security education requirements.

• Option to continue rental in one-week increments.

• Government reserves the right to extend rental for an additional three (3) weeks (21 days) in 7-day increments.

• New or used equipment may be provided; NNSY reserves the right to inspect.

• Government may return units at any time with twenty-four (24) hours notice; costs will be prorated.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the rental of temporary dewatering pumps (MTS 701 TEMP ASW PUMPS) for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The government is procuring these services to support operational needs.

• Rental of electrically powered Sea Water Pumps.

• Shipping costs for the rental pumps.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for both pump rental and shipping.

• Period of Performance: From May 05, 2026, to July 06, 2026.

• Quotes are due on or before May 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern.

• Questions for clarification must be submitted by May 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern.

• Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to determine an overall rating of "acceptable" or "unacceptable".

• Price will be evaluated on the basis of price reasonableness.

• Award will be made to the technically acceptable item or combination of technically acceptable items that result in the lowest aggregate price to the Government.

• Award may or may not be made without discussions or negotiations.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to payment instructions, contract administration, and offeror representations and certifications.

• Technical capability, delivery, and price are the primary evaluation factors.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides instructions for offerors responding to a commercial item acquisition, utilizing a Simplified Streamlined acquisition process in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6 and FAR Part 13. It outlines the requirements for submitting quotations.

• Quotations must be submitted in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format.

• A completed and signed standard form SF1449 with prices for each line item is required.

• Offerors must provide the RFQ number, their Name, Address, Telephone Number, and Cage Code or Duns number.

• A statement of agreement with all terms and conditions of the RFQ is mandatory; proposals rejecting terms may be excluded.

• Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any, must be included.

• Completed FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications (unless already completed in SAM) are required.

• Confirmation of the ability to meet the period of performance is necessary.

• A technical description of the offered items, including equipment specifications, manuals, and photographs, must be provided to evaluate compliance.

• A "TECHNICAL CAPABILITY/CONTRACTOR / RESPONSIBLITY CERTIFICATION STATEMENT" must be completed and submitted, certifying that the product meets all specified capabilities.

• Period of Performance is "AS PROVIDED IN SECTION OF SOW".

• Quotes must stand firm for 30 calendar days from the response date.

• Quotations are due on or before 5/4/2025 at 10:00 AM Eastern.

• Questions for clarification must be submitted by 5/01/2025 at 10:00 AM Eastern.

• Quotations shall be emailed to Theresa Clark and Rebekah Riggins.

• Technical Acceptability will be evaluated to determine an overall rating of "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the ability to meet specifications and delivery requirements.

• Price will be evaluated based on reasonableness.

• Award will be made to the technically acceptable item or combination of technically acceptable items that result in the lowest aggregate price.

• Award may be made without discussions or negotiations.

Not specified in this document.

• Failure to provide all required documents by the deadline may preclude award consideration.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Technical Capability/Contractor Responsibility Certification Statement" for the "SERVICE RENTAL FROM VENDOR TO PROVIDE: Two (2) Sea Water Pump Units (Electrically Powered)" opportunity. Vendors must complete and submit this form with their quote to certify that their proposed equipment meets the specified capabilities and requirements.

• Pump Specifications: Details required capabilities such as electrical power (480V, 200 amp circuit breaker), flow rate (300 GPM at 150 ft delivery head and 20 ft suction head), self-priming and dry-running capability, 24/7 operation, specific discharge connections (2-1/2" male NPT), and inclusion of 50 ft of suction hose.
• Contractor Responsibilities: Outlines requirements for equipment delivery, setup, removal, onsite assistance, providing POC information for repairs, assembly, maintenance, and repair of parts, environmental catch capabilities (if applicable), response times for service requests (6 hours for repair/service dispatch, 24 hours for service completion, 48 hours for replacement), and adherence to rigging requirements.
• Certification: Vendors must initial "YES", "NO", or "Not Applicable" for each specification and responsibility to certify their product's compliance.
• Company Information: Requires vendor to provide Manufacturer Name, Part #, Model #, Company Name, and Cage Code.

This form is critical for bidders to demonstrate their technical compliance with the government's requirements for the sea water pump units. Failure to complete and submit this form accurately may result in the quote being considered technically unacceptable. It clearly defines the minimum performance and service standards expected for the rental equipment.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the evaluation criteria for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items. The Government will award a contract to the responsible quoter whose quotation is most advantageous, considering price and other factors.

• Technical Capability
• Delivery
• Price

Technical acceptability is determined by reviewing submitted technical certifications against identified requirements. A "Acceptable" rating means the quote meets all requirements; "Unacceptable" means it does not. Contractors with unacceptable technical capability will not be considered for award.

• Not explicitly stated, but implies a contract award based on RFQ.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Delivery, and Price.

• Technical Acceptability: Assessed first; quotes not meeting requirements are disqualified.

• Price Reasonableness: All prices must be fair and reasonable.

• Award Basis: Among technically acceptable quotations, delivery schedule and price will be considered of equal importance. The Government reserves the right to award to other than the lowest bidder based on best value, considering price and other factors.

• Price Importance: While equal to delivery, price's importance can increase if non-cost factors are similar or if a quotation's price is significantly high.

• Not specified in this document.

• This document is FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation, which is applicable to procurements for commercial items.