43--Screw Centrifugal-type Pump

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking to purchase a Hidrostal Screw Centrifugal Fish Pump or an equivalent product that meets the specifications of the WEMCO Hidrostal Model N36DA Screw Centrifugal Pump. The procurement process follows Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 6, which mandates conducting a market survey to identify any alternative products that match the required characteristics. The pump must be capable of handling river water with varying amounts of sand, silt, aquatic fauna, and aquatic growth, and should be designed in compliance with ANSI/HI 1.1 - 1.4 standards. The pump will be a screw centrifugal-type unit complete with all necessary accessories. This requirement is managed by the Department of the Interior's Denver Federal Center office, with the solicitation titled "43--Screw Centrifugal-type Pump" posted on June 25, 2002, as a presolicitation notice. The solicitation lacks details such as set-aside status and NAICS code, and the exact place of performance is not specified. The government is primarily focused on ensuring that any product considered meets the rigorous operational and design standards suitable for the intended river water conditions.