J--Repair of Two Couch 48", 50,000 Gal Vertical Propeller Pumps

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to award a non-competitive contract to Sydnor Hydro, Inc. for the removal, transport, and repair of two Couch 48-inch vertical propeller pumps, each with a capacity of 50,000 gallons per minute. These pumps are located at separate sites in the Manteo, North Carolina area. The scope of work includes inspection and possible replacement of bearings and seals, evaluation, cleaning, repair, reassembly, repainting, reinstallation, restarting, and necessary adjustments. Sydnor Hydro, a subsidiary of the original pump installer, possesses the knowledge and blueprints from the initial installation, which supports the decision to forgo competition for this acquisition. This acquisition follows a determination not to compete under applicable federal regulations, and has been justified and approved according to FAR guidelines. The contract solicitation is designated as 401816Q077, and while it is a presolicitation notice, it is not a request for quotations or offers. Communication related to the requirement must be submitted in writing by a specified deadline, with telephone inquiries not accepted. All correspondence should include full contact information and be directed to Lester Lewis via email or fax.