PUMP & ENGINE PACKAGE
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) #FA4877-26-Q-A-123 for a PUMP & ENGINE PACKAGE. This requirement is for a DARLEY HE 500 pump and a Kubota V3600 engine to serve as an Auxiliary Rear Engine/Pumping System for a 1500 International Water Distribution Truck. This is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. Quotes are due May 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The solicitation is for a brand-name only PUMP & ENGINE PACKAGE, specifically a DARLEY HE 500 pump (350–500 GPM single-stage centrifugal) and a Kubota V3600 engine (84.5 HP with control panel, 4" Victaulic ports, JP8 fuel compatible). The Brand Name Only justification highlights that the truck is engineered to exclusively accommodate specific Kubota V3600 engine models (V3600-E3 and V3600-T-E3) without major structural modifications. The Salient Characteristics document provides detailed technical and performance specifications that all proposed products must meet or exceed.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
- NAICS Code: 333618 (Size Standard: 1,500 employees)
- Place of Performance: Tucson, AZ
- Applicable Regulations: FAR 2026-01, DFARS 2025-11-10, DAFFARS 2024-10-16, plus Revolutionary FAR Overhaul updates and DFARS deviations on or after 2/01/2026.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote represents the lowest price and technical capability. Technical acceptability is paramount, requiring the proposed brand-name product to fully comply with all salient characteristics detailed in the specification document. Failure to meet any listed characteristic will result in a technically unacceptable rating. Past performance will not be evaluated. Offerors are encouraged to submit their best terms from both a price and technical standpoint.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Questions Due: May 12, 2026, 02:00 PM MDT
- Quotes Due: May 19, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT
- Published Date: April 24, 2026
- Primary Contact: Kody McPherson, kody.mcpherson.1@us.af.mil, 520-228-1922
- Alternate Contact: Megan Middleton, megan.middleton.5@us.af.mil, 520-228-3872
Important Notes for Bidders
Bidders must review the attached Provisions and Clauses for legal and regulatory requirements. Personnel requiring access to Davis-Monthan AFB must possess a REAL ID-compliant identification by May 7, 2025, as detailed in the "Real ID Requirement" document. Offerors are responsible for monitoring the RFQ posting for any changes or amendments.