USNS MERCY Goulds Pumps

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services, issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under Solicitation number N3220526Q7044. The Military Sealift Command is seeking quotes for specific pump equipment. Award will be made to Semitorr Group (DBA as McKenna Engineering) as a sole source vendor, provided they submit a technically acceptable quote at a fair and reasonable price.

The solicitation requires the procurement of the following Goulds pumps:

• 2 x AC SW PUMP GOULDS 3410MV 8X10-12 (Part Number: 3410MV (1))
• 3 x CHILLED WATER PUMP GOULDS 3410MV 6X8-17 (Part Number: 3410MV (2))
• 1 x FIRE & FLUSHING PUMP GOULDS 3410SV 4X6-11 (Part Number: 3410SV (1))
• 2 x O2N2 PUMP GOULDS 3410SV 2X3-11 (Part Number: 3410SV (2))
• 2 x ADG SW PUMP GOULDS 3996MT 4X6-13 (Part Number: 3996MT (1))
• 1 x ENGINE ROOM COOLING GOULDS 3996MT 4X6-13 (Part Number: 3996MT (2))
• 2 x RAW SEWAGE TRANSFER GOULDS 3996MT 3X4-13 (Part Number: 3996MT (3))

Prices must include Section 232 tariffs, wood packaging, DOD unique identification, and shipping. Failure to do so may result in a non-responsive quote.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• Delivery Date: January 8, 2027.

• Delivery Location: FOB Destination, N40443 MSC SSU BATS SAN DIEGO, 9284 BALBOA AVE. San Diego, CA 92123.

• Submission Method: Email quotes to colin.j.edick.civ@us.navy.mil in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.

• Submission Deadline: February 12, 10:00 AM EST.

• Evaluation Criteria: Technical capability of the item to meet requirements and price. Quotes must state that all technical requirements, including delivery date and part numbers, can be met.

• Quoters must not include standard commercial terms and conditions, as this may lead to rejection.

• This procurement is not set-aside for small businesses.

• NAICS Code: 333914 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing).

• Provisions and clauses are in effect through FAC 2025-06 and DFARS Publication Notice 20251110.

• Offeror Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3(Dev)) must be completed and returned.

• Specific instructions for WAWF invoicing, packaging, marking, and duty-free entry are provided.

Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition

This document justifies the award of a purchase order on a sole source basis to SemiTorr Group (McKenna Engineering & Equipment Co.), the authorized distributor of Goulds brand pumps for the San Diego, California region. This action is necessary to procure Goulds pumps for the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) to ensure availability for upcoming repair periods and maintain operational status.

• Provision of Goulds brand pumps for the USNS MERCY (T-AH 19).

• These pumps are critical for maintaining operational status and include Main Fire Pumps, Air-Conditioning Salt Water (AC SW) Pumps, Chill Water Pumps, O2N2 Pumps, Auxiliary Diesel Generator (ADG) SW Pumps, Sewage Pumps, and Engine Room Cooling Pumps.

• The procurement is for a purchase order.

• Funding will utilize fiscal year 2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&M, N) funds.

• The estimated dollar value is not explicitly stated but is referenced as being funded.

• The government intends to post a combined synopsis and solicitation notice.

• McKenna Engineering will be awarded a firm-fixed-price purchase order upon submission of a technically acceptable quote.

• The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to a brand name requirement.

• This procurement is being conducted using other than full and open competition due to a brand name requirement.

• McKenna Engineering & Equipment Co. is the sole authorized distributor in the specified region and has access to necessary technical data and drawings.

• The document emphasizes that these are OEM Goulds pumps and are direct replacements for existing critical systems.

• Efforts to solicit offers from other than the sole source were made, including a sources sought posted on September 3, 2025, which received no responses.

• The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable.

• MSC has no current plans to allow for non-OEM suppliers for these specific critical parts in future procurements, but will assess competition if other potential sources emerge.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, identified by N3220526Q7044, is a solicitation that incorporates numerous clauses by reference. It details various requirements and representations that offerors must adhere to. Key areas covered include:

• Prohibitions: Several clauses address prohibitions on the acquisition of certain equipment and services, including covered defense telecommunications equipment, foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems, and business operations with specific regimes (e.g., Maduro Regime, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region).
• Representations and Certifications: Offerors are required to make representations regarding their business operations, including those related to foreign procurements, telecommunications equipment, and responsibility matters. This includes certifications on past proceedings, delinquent taxes, and felony convictions.
• Item Identification and Valuation: Clauses detail requirements for unique item identification, including serialization, data matrix marking, and reporting through systems like Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
• Payment Instructions: Specific instructions for submitting payment requests and receiving reports via WAWF are provided, including required document types and routing data.
• Small Business Concerns: Various clauses address requirements and preferences for small business concerns, including HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns.
• Trade and Origin Compliance: Clauses related to the Buy American Act, Free Trade Agreements, and Trade Agreements are included, requiring offerors to certify the origin and domestic content of their products.
• Other Clauses: The document also incorporates clauses related to contractor ethics, whistleblower protections, supply chain security, and labor standards.

While specific submission deadlines and evaluation criteria are not detailed in this excerpt, the extensive list of incorporated clauses indicates a comprehensive evaluation process that will consider compliance with all referenced regulatory and contractual requirements.