INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE OEM SIMS PUMP VALVE CO CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS

The U.S. Navy, through NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price supply purchase order to Sims Pump and Valve Company for OEM replacement centrifugal pump components—specifically an impeller (Part No. 5363A) and two casing rings (Part No. 5363B)—for use on AKE-class vessels. This procurement is justified under FAR 12.102(a) due to proprietary design requirements and the critical safety function of these components in main propulsion engine cooling systems, allowing no viable alternatives. The sole-source designation is further supported by the 8(a) program status of the contractor, with the solicitation number N0040626Q0154 issued on May 1, 2026, and responses due by May 4, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Delivery of all items is required by September 30, 2026, to the Military Sealift Command BATS facility in San Diego, California, under FOB Destination terms. The contract includes requirements for strict compliance with military packaging standards such as MIL-STD-2073-1 and ASTM D3951, phytosanitary certification per ISPM-15 for wood packaging, and labeling per MIL-STD-129R with vessel, requisition, and purchase order details. Each component must be uniquely identified using 2D Data Matrix barcodes adhering to MIL-STD-130 and reported through the Unique Item Identification system under DFARS 252.232-7003. The contractor must also provide 48-hour advance shipment notification and ensure traceable freight movement. The contract incorporates a comprehensive set of regulatory, ethical, and compliance clauses, including FAR 52.212-4, which governs terms for commercial items, and numerous DFARS clauses addressing procurement integrity, supplier accountability, and supply chain security. These include prohibitions on contracting with entities supporting the Maduro regime or sourcing from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, requirements for whistleblower protections, antiterrorism training, and compliance with human rights and anti-trafficking standards. Payment will be processed electronically via WAWF using the DoDAAC N50082 as the remit-to entity, with accelerated payments mandated for small business subcontractors. Inspection and