TEIKOKU/CHEMPUMP, G-SERIES, MANUFACTURER’S P/N GC-3K-3S. Brand Name Mandatory. Q&A Updated 4/27/26
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 Navy, specifically the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is soliciting quotes for two (2) TEIKOKU/CHEMPUMP, G-SERIES, MANUFACTURER’S P/N GC-3K-3S pumps. This is a Brand Name Mandatory requirement, and the opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Opportunity Overview
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) aims to procure specific commercial pumps. A justification for other than full and open competition confirms the brand name mandatory requirement, citing unique technical specifications (e.g., pump type, flow, pressure, dimensions, material compatibility, canned motor with dry stator) that only the ChemPump G Series GC-3K-3S can meet, as determined by extensive research. Sourcing alternatives would incur significant risks and costs.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Product: Two (2) TEIKOKU/CHEMPUMP, G-SERIES, MANUFACTURER’S P/N GC-3K-3S pumps.
- Brand Name Mandatory: Alternatives will be rejected. The pumps must feature a sealless, leak-proof canned motor with dry stator, Stainless Steel 300 Series construction, 4-3/4-inch impeller, EPDM casing gasket, rated for 300 PSIG at 220F, 3450 RPM, and 460 VAC. Connections are Class 300 raised-face flange, 2-inch suction, and 1.5-inch discharge.
- Delivery: ASAP; bidders must provide their best lead time.
- Place of Performance: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME 03904.
- Mercury Exclusion: Strict requirements for the exclusion of mercury and mercury compounds from hardware and supplies.
- Operations Security (OPSEC): Contractors must adhere to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard’s OPSEC requirements, including protecting Critical Information and Indicators (CII) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 333914 - Measuring Dispensing and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing.
- Size Standard: 750 Employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Response Deadline: May 1, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Offers must be emailed.
- Registration: Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Technical Acceptability (a go/no-go factor), Adherence to Schedule, and Price. Quotes may be considered on an "All or None" basis.
- Quote Content: Quotes must include completed RFQ pricing and information pages, Point of Contact details, Representations and Certifications (if not in SAM), and a technical submission demonstrating compliance (e.g., brochures, pictures, technical specifications, and any exceptions). Failure to include pricing for all line items will result in rejection. Quotes should include freight costs in CLIN 0001.
Important Clarifications
- Q&A Updates: Recent Q&A (updated April 27, 2026) indicates that the manufacturer (Teikoku) requires the original pump's serial number or purchase order number to provide an accurate quotation, as the model number alone is insufficient to define NDE, construction, and testing requirements. Bidders should monitor for further updates, as this information is critical for accurate quoting.