USNS SHEPARD Sims Firemain Pump Overhaul
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, Military Sealift Command (MSCHQ Norfolk) is soliciting proposals for the overhaul and rebuild of the Sims Firemain charging pump and motor from the USNS SHEPARD (T-AKE 3). This is an UNRESTRICTED solicitation for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The work involves technical services at the contractor's facility, with the completed unit to be shipped to MSC Norfolk Warehouse W143. Offers are due by June 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for the complete overhaul and rebuild of one Sims Firemain charging pump and motor skid. Key tasks include:
- Disassembly of the pump and motor, followed by an "as-found" condition assessment, including Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of the pump casing and frame adapter.
- Cleaning of major components in accordance with OEM recommendations.
- Re-assembly of the pump and motor, utilizing new parts as necessary, specifically new bearings for the motor.
- Dynamic balancing of the entire rotating assembly to ISO 1940-1:2003 G6.3 standard.
- Crating the pump/motor skid as a single assembly, certified to IPSM 15 standards.
- Shipping the crated unit to Military Sealift Command W143 Warehouse, Norfolk, VA.
- Providing temporary caps/plugs for open connections to protect the system.
- Submitting a condition-found report to the contracting officer.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: July 6, 2026, to September 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- Offer Due Date: June 5, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Published Date: May 19, 2026
- Solicitation Number: N3220526Q7159
- Product Service Code: J020 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ship And Marine Equipment)
Key Details
The acquisition requires services for a SIMS PUMP AND VALVE product, identified as the OEM. The pump, which was replaced due to an unspecified operational issue, will be provided as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and shipped by MSC to the contractor's work site. Payment will be processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Applicable FAR clauses include 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. Inspection and acceptance will occur at MSC Program Management Centralized and Support Staff, Norfolk, VA.
Contact Information
- Primary: Kimberly Hutchison (kimberly.l.hutchison.civ@us.navy.mil, 564-226-4801)
- Secondary: Tony Lanzarotta (anthony.j.lanzarotta5.civ@us.navy.mil, 564-226-0256)