USNS SHEPARD Sims Firemain Pump Overhaul

The contract requires Sims Pump Valve Co. as the OEM to perform a full overhaul and rebuild of the firemain charging pump and motor from USNS SHEPARD (T-AKE 3) at its facility during the performance period from July 6 to September 30, 2026. The completed assembly must be shipped to the Military Sealift Command Warehouse W143 in Norfolk, Virginia, with all work executed in strict accordance with OEM procedures, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, non-destructive testing, insulation resistance testing, and reassembly with new bearings, seals, and O-rings. The rebuilt unit must meet dynamic balancing standards per ISO 1940-1:2003 G6.3, and all work must be documented with an “as-found” condition report and final “as-released” clearance report submitted to the contracting officer. The pump and motor must be crated as a single assembly certified to IPSM 15 standards, with all openings protected by temporary caps or plugs to prevent contamination during transit. The shipment must be clearly labeled with the DoDAAC code N62387 and destination details for MSC Norfolk. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses addressing compliance, security, and administrative obligations, including requirements for Personal Identity Verification of personnel, prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment, safeguarding of defense information, prohibition of contracting with inverted domestic corporations and entities associated with the Maduro regime or Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and mandatory reporting on human trafficking and convict labor. Contractors must maintain active SAM registration, comply with Sustainable Products and Services guidelines, and ensure all employees are informed of whistleblower rights and antiterrorism awareness training. Delivery and acceptance occur at the MSC warehouse, with final approval vested solely in the Government. Invoicing must be submitted through WAWF using approved document types, coordinated via designated DoDAACs for payment and administrative functions. No pricing details or estimated contract value are provided, and evaluation factors, weights, or award methodology are not specified. The solicitation is open for bids through June 5, 2026, with submissions managed through email or electronic channels, and only entities that provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services must submit additional representations regarding compliance with national security prohibitions.