43--PUMP,CENTRIFUGAL

The United States Navy is soliciting bids for a centrifugal pump. The solicitation is open to interested companies, and the Navy is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. Companies who are not currently approved sources for the solicited item can express their interest by completing a Vendor Interest Form at the NAVSUP Business Opportunities web portal. The award action for the current solicited requirement will not be held up for attaining approval of an offeror that is not currently approved by the government for this item. Key points to consider: • The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements. • Interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. • The Navy is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services.