USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) Goulds 3196 Pump
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, Military Sealift Command (MSC), intends to make a sole-source award to McKenna Engineering & Equipment Co, Inc. for a Goulds 3196 STI SIZE: 1X1.5-8/5V pump. This pump is required for the sewage discharge system on the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187) and other T-AO Class ships. This notice is a Presolicitation and not a request for quotes. Responses to this notice are due by March 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a specific Goulds 3196 STI SIZE: 1X1.5-8/5V pump, which is utilized in the sewage discharge systems of the Military Sealift Command's T-AO Class of ships. McKenna Engineering & Equipment Co, Inc. is identified as the OEM-authorized parts provider for Goulds pumps in California.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source Award (Intent)
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole-Source Intent)
- Response Due: March 6, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: March 2, 2026
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA
Evaluation
The government's intent to award on a sole-source basis is justified by McKenna Engineering's status as the OEM-authorized parts provider for Goulds pumps in California. The justification is based on exclusive licensing agreements and standardization requirements necessary for maintaining the fleet's configuration baseline. A determination not to compete the proposed procurement based on responses to this notice is solely at the government's discretion.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a justification for other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The required delivery date for the pump is December 1, 2026. Interested parties may submit a response to challenge the sole-source determination.