USNS KAISER Water 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 Navy / MSC has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to make a sole source award to McKenna Engineering & Equipment Co. for ITT Goulds Cargo Potable Water Pumps aboard the USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO 187). This action is justified because McKenna Engineering is the authorized distributor in California for these critical OEM pumps. Responses from interested parties are due by February 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for the replacement of Cargo Potable Water Pumps (Goulds Pump Model 3410), designated as critical ship equipment. These pumps are essential for the USNS HENRY J. KAISER, and their failure poses a hazard to the ship, crew, or environment. The requirement is for OEM material in support of Work Item 0511_A_CARGO POTABLE WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: McKenna Engineering & Equipment Co.
- Justification: McKenna is the only authorized reseller in California for the required Goulds Pump Model 3410, and the OEM mandates purchases through them. The procurement is under the simplified acquisition threshold, justified by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).
- Set-Aside: None
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA
- Response Due: February 4, 2026, 1:00 PM PST
- Published: January 30, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an intent to award a sole-source purchase order. Interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement may submit a statement of capabilities, technical data, or other information demonstrating their ability to provide the specified ITT Goulds Cargo Potable Water Pumps. All submissions will be considered by the agency.