--Notic of Intent - Sole Source

The Contracting Division, Walla Walla, WA 99362-1876 (CDNWW) intends to award a sole source commercial purchase order to Northern Pump, Division of McNally Industries LLC. The requirement is to purchase two (2) Northern Heavy Duty Gear Pumps with Mounting Brackets (Part Number 4678-07-AR) for Ice Harbor Lock and Dam. Ice Harbors Main Unit Generators 1-3 currently use Northerns Heavy Duty Gear Pumps and they are critical components to the operation. Northern Pump is the sole manufacturer of this particular gear pump. These pumps are used to ensure the system, as a whole, maintain operational integrity with the other Main Units and retain interchangeable part capability for required maintenance or emergency situations. All responsible sources may submit a response, which if timely received, will be considered by CDNWW. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposal. Any company that feels they have items that meet the needs of the government and can comply with the Brand name or equal specifications must submit their technical data to support their claim. The government does not intend to pay for any information provided in under this synopsis.