FIRE PUMP

The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center, under the Department of Homeland Security, is soliciting 12 fire pumps identified by NSN 4820-01-722-8444 and part number 4” CLA-VAL MODEL 50-20KO, with an additional requirement for four diaphragm assemblies (NSN 2010-01-537-2301, PN H72609-01-3), through a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332911. This is a sole-source acquisition limited to the original equipment manufacturer, Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc. (CAGE 0EYA6), or its authorized distributors, with no substitutions permitted without written approval from USCG SFLC technical experts. Distributors must provide a verifiable letter from the OEM confirming their authorized status. The contract is set for performance at Curtis Bay, Maryland, with F.O.B. destination terms, meaning risk and cost transfer to the buyer upon delivery. All offers must be submitted electronically by June 6, 2026, to the designated point of contact, and all offerors must maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a validated Unique Entity Identifier throughout the procurement and performance period. Compliance with multiple Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses governs contract execution, including commercial item procedures under FAR 52.212-1 through 52.212-5, prompt payment terms, and requirements for subcontracting, inspections, and dispute resolution. Payment will be made via Electronic Funds Transfer, and contractors must maintain records for audit for three years after final payment. The contract mandates a government-acceptable inspection system, with full rights for the government to inspect supplies at any stage of manufacture or delivery without additional cost to the contractor. Nonconforming items may be rejected or corrected at the contractor’s expense. Contractors must also adhere to labor standards, buy American regulations, and prohibitions against trafficking in persons. The evaluation methodology follows standard commercial item criteria under FAR 52.212-2, though specific weighting factors are not detailed. Additionally, the contractor is subject to reporting requirements for executive compensation and first-tier subcontract awards, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and safeguarding of government information systems. Failure to meet any of these requirements may result in rejection of the offer or termination of the contract.