TSV Narragansett Ballast Pump Repairs

Justification for Brand Name (Sole Source)

This document justifies a brand-name-only solicitation for repairing and replacing ballast fire pumps for the Training Support Vessel Squadron Four (TSV4 Narragansett), operating from JEBLC-FS pier 11. The Aurora Fire Main Pump requires rebuilding due to leaks, and failure to repair it could result in the vessel being unable to sail ("fail-to-sail"). This is a firm-fixed-price action.

• Repair and replacement of the Aurora Fire Main Pump (Model 413, size 4x5x15).

• Requires two technicians and approximately 48 hours for disassembly, seal replacement, reassembly, and miscellaneous parts.

• The service must be performed by trained personnel.

• Replacement parts must be OEM-sourced and compatible with the existing system.

• Contractor: TENCARVA MACHINERY COMPANY, LLC

• Estimated Cost: Not explicitly stated, but indicated as "The estimated cost for the service is [REDACTED]"

• Required Delivery Date: 15 days ADC (After Contract Award)

• The specific replacement parts are proprietary and required for integration with the existing, obsolete pump.

• Standard commercial parts are not compatible due to proprietary restrictions, configuration control, and specialized testing requirements.

• Aurora is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the vessel's pump.

• No substitutes are available.

• The vessel is currently at "Red Line" status due to equipment failure.

• Failure to repair the pump has negatively impacted fleet training and exercise schedules.

• The vessel is unavailable for tasking until the pump is replaced.

• This document is a justification for a sole source action, indicating that full and open competition is precluded.

• The specific solicitation details (RFP/RFQ) are not included in this document.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for "TSV4 NARR Fire Main Ballast Pump Repairs" for the Carrier Strike Group Four Training Support Vessel Squadron Four, located at JEBLC-FS pier 11. The procurement aims to address the leaking Aurora Fire Main Pump on the TSV4 Narragansett, which poses a risk of "fail-to-sail" if not repaired.

• Scope: Provide all labor, material, and transportation for on-site repair of the Aurora 413 4x5x15 fire pumps onboard TSV4 Narragansett.

• Tasks: Disassemble the pump, remove the old seal, reinstall the new seal, and reassemble the pump.

• Materials: Government is providing the new Aurora 413 4x5x15 Fire Main Pump. Repairs must use OEM or authorized dealer/reseller parts compatible with existing shipboard equipment.

• Deliverables: On-site labor, material, and transportation for pump repair.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: April 30, 2026 - July 30, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages.

• Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically by the due date (April 10, 2026, 11:00 AM Local Time). Quotes must include all SAM.GOV instructions for uploading attachments and CLIN amounts.

• Quote Content: Must include Volume I (Reseller Certification/Proof), Volume II (Technical Acceptability), and Volume III (Price).

• Evaluation: Award will be based on the ability to satisfy technical requirements and price. The government may consider past performance. Evaluation is on an Acceptable/Unacceptable basis for Factor I (Reseller Certification) and Factor II (Technical Acceptability). Price will be evaluated for reasonableness.

• Quote Validity: 120 days following the solicitation closing date.

• The acquisition is marked as UNRESTRICTED.

• Offerors must provide a current certification letter from the manufacturer stating they are an authorized reseller of Pentair products.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract terms, payment instructions (Wide Area WorkFlow - WAWF), item unique identification, and security requirements (background investigations, Common Access Card - CAC).

• Offerors must comply with all security requirements, including obtaining a DoD CAC and potentially undergoing background investigations.

• Foreign Nationals are not allowed access to the functional/system side of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-4341, Revision No. 32) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division, under the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing work in specific geographic areas.

• Geographic Scope: North Carolina Counties of Currituck, Gates; Virginia Counties of Chesapeake, Gloucester, Hampton, Isle of Wight, James City, Mathews, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, York.

• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job classifications with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.

• Fringe Benefits: Indicates that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Specifics on Health & Welfare benefits are provided, including rates for SCA-covered contracts and those covered by Executive Order 13706.

• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) to covered contracts, outlining specific requirements and minimum hourly rates for 2025.

• Service Contract Act: This determination is issued under the Service Contract Act.

• Vacation & Holidays: Details requirements for paid vacation (2, 3, or 4 weeks based on years of service) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.

• Conformance Process: Outlines the process for contractors to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination, including the use of Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

• Not applicable to this document type.

• The document includes footnotes for specific occupations (e.g., Computer Employees, Air Traffic Controllers) that may have additional requirements or exclusions.

• It references the "Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations" for job duty descriptions.