Potable Water Pumps

The U.S. Navy, through the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, has issued a sole-source acquisition for three new potable water pumps under solicitation N0018926QL105, awarded to Carver Pump as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5. The requirement supports Boat Alteration 20C for TSV-4 Narragansett, assigned to Carrier Strike Group Four at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with performance slated from December 16, 2026, to December 16, 2027. The pumps must meet strict technical specifications: 1.25 in x 1 in x 7 in dimensions, 10 GPM flow rate at 60 psi, a 3HP IEEE45/IEEE841-rated TEFC motor operating at 460V/3-phase/60Hz, and a 316 stainless steel shaft, fully compliant with ASTM F998 and naval INSURV standards. All units must be new, unused, and delivered with full manufacturer data sheets, certifications, and supporting documentation. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery site, with the government responsible for verifying compliance and condition upon arrival. This is a firm-fixed-price contract under FAR Part 12, using a combined synopsis/solicitation format, and requires vendors to be registered in SAM.gov as a prerequisite for award. While the exact contract value is not disclosed, the procurement is managed by the Office of Contracting at NAVSUP FLC Norfolk, located in Norfolk, Virginia, with Lauren Markle and Chris Whiteside serving as primary points of contact. No formal attachments, packaging specifications, FOB terms, or detailed evaluation factors were included in the solicitation materials, and no option periods, security clearance requirements, or organizational conflict of interest clauses were specified. The acquisition operates under a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 336611 and a size standard of 1,300 employees, with Carver Pump self-certified as meeting this threshold. Delivery is coordinated directly to JEBLC, and payment is processed through NAVSUP FLC Norfolk, with no electronic invoicing platform explicitly identified. All submissions must be made electronically via email, and vendors must maintain active SAM registration to qualify.