The Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), Federal Correctional Institution located at 1300 Metropolitan Avenue in Leavenworth, KS intends to make a single award to a responsible entity that will provide two (2) double suction split case centrifugal pumps, brand name or equal to Bell & Gossett VSX-VSCS 5x6x13.5B, for installation in a facility water circulation system. This is a brand name or equal requirement in accordance with FAR 11.105. Offerors may quote the named brand or an equivalent product that fully meets the salient characteristics listed below. Responses will be evaluated on a best value trade off. Please submit technical sheets/specifications with quotes. Please provide item description, unit and total price, delivery time, warranty terms, and technical documentation showing compliance with salient characteristics.
Salient Characteristics (Minimum Requirements):
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Pump Type: Double suction, split case centrifugal pump
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Flow Rate: 420 GPM
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Total Dynamic Head: 120 feet
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Motor: 40 HP, 1800 RPM, 324T frame
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Voltage: 230–460V, 3-phase, 60Hz
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Enclosure: ODP, inverter duty
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Impeller: Approx. 11.125” diameter (or hydraulic equivalent)
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Seal: Unitized mechanical seal – EPR-Carbon/SIC or equivalent
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Flange Size: 5" x 6" (must match existing piping)
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Construction: Cast iron casing, stainless steel or bronze impeller
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Compatibility: Must be a drop-in fit with no piping, baseplate, or coupling modifications required
Note: Offerors must include manufacturer data and dimensional drawings proving equivalency if an alternate to Bell & Gossett is quoted.
