46--AXIAL PISTON SEAWATER PUMP AND MOTOR

The contract involves a notice of intent to negotiate exclusively with DANFOSS R.O. Solutions located in Palm City, Florida, for the procurement of an APP24 Axial Piston Seawater Pump and Motor. This equipment is intended to replace the existing high-pressure plunger pumps on various military water purification systems. Key technical specifications include a nominal flow rate of 108 gallons per minute at 1160 PSI, construction in duplex stainless steel, and a motor with 1800 RPM, 3-phase, 60 Hz, 460V TEFC. Additional components include high and low-pressure hoses of specified dimensions and a VLT Agua FC-202 variable frequency drive. The pump and motor must conform to the form, fit, and function requirements of the current equipment to ensure seamless integration. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 for sole-source acquisition, with an anticipated contract award date of September 10, 2007, or earlier, and a required delivery date of October 1, 2007. The delivery is FOB destination, to Port Hueneme, California. The contracting agency involved is the Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Center in San Diego, California, under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on August 29, 2007, and the purchase aims to support the functionality and maintenance of military water purification systems with a reliable, specific replacement component from the identified supplier.