USCGC Polar Star Reduction Gear Water Pumps

This procurement involves supplying replacement reduction gear water pumps for the US Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star, which are currently obsolete and slated for replacement under a Technical Change Technical Order. The contract requires the delivery of three complete AMPCO pump assemblies, each with a 7.5 horsepower motor, bearing frame, and specified performance parameters such as 56 feet of head at 300 gallons per minute, operating at 1750 rpm, with 8-1/8 inch impellers, and compatible with 4-inch ANSI flange suction and 3-inch discharge connections. An additional three pump assemblies without motors are also specified. The parts must be shipped to the US Coast Guard Base in Seattle, Washington, with an expected lead time of six to seven weeks. The solicitation emphasizes that this is a small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 336611, which pertains to ship and boat building. The solicitation, posted by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office in Alameda, California, includes detailed technical specifications and delivery instructions but lacks explicit contract clauses, pricing information, or detailed evaluation criteria. The delivery location is specified, but the terms of payment, inspection procedures, and contractual clauses such as security or options are not included in the available documentation. The response deadline is set for July 8, 2026, and contact points are provided for technical and administrative inquiries. The procurement focuses on technical compliance and timely delivery, with the primary emphasis on fulfilling the specified performance parameters and adhering to small business set-aside requirements, but without detailed instructions on proposal formatting, pricing, or evaluation factors.