Sole Source J&A Posting

This is a follow-up to the previous annountment from the Sup of Shipbuilding in Bath for: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for Centrifugal Pump Unit (NSN): 4320-00-368-3186,

Link: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3dacf15d48f84354bae02aea6c7bbcc5/view

Subject: Sole Source Justification for Centrifugal Pumps

Action: Notice of Justification and Approval (J&A) for a sole source award.

Product/Service Description: This notice announces the award of a firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of six (6) Centrifugal Pump Units. These pumps are critical for supplying high-pressure water to fire main systems and for use in emergency situations.

• Item: Centrifugal Pump Unit

• National Stock Number (NSN): 4320-00-368-3186

• Manufacturer Part Number: 777H440

• Quantity: 6 Each

Sole Source Vendor:
Crane Pumps & Systems PFT Corp

Authority:
This acquisition is conducted under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which permits soliciting from a single source if the contracting officer determines that only one source is reasonably available.

Justification for Sole Source:
The basis for this sole source determination is an exclusive licensing agreement. The required Centrifugal Pumps, configured per AEL 2-88MSC2001, are only available from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Crane Pumps & Systems PFT Corp. These pumps are critical safety items, and no alternative models are currently available that meet the government's delivery requirements. Market research has confirmed that no other sources can satisfy the Navy's needs for this specific item.

Posting Information:
This Justification and Approval is posted for transparency. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. However, the determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The attached document provides the full justification for this action.