Lube oil analysis for RRF vessels

Ended Awarded Last action

Contract number
693JF725F00057N
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$200,000

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$200,000.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition Negotiated Proposal / Quote
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Washington, DC 20590, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Exercise an Option P00002 · Lube oil analysis for RRF vessels 60 day base year extension. $0
Other Administrative Action P00001 $0
Original award $200,000

About this award

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) awarded a $200,000 firm fixed-price delivery order to VPS Testing & Inspection, Inc. on April 1, 2025, for lube oil analysis services supporting the Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF) vessels. This delivery order represents a 60-day base year extension to an existing contract and runs through May 31, 2026. The contract carries no set-aside designation and is performed in Washington, DC. VPS Testing & Inspection, Inc., a La Porte, Texas-based laboratory specializing in maritime fluid testing, is responsible for providing comprehensive oil analysis services critical to preventive maintenance and operational readiness of MARAD's reserve fleet.

This award is part of VPS Testing & Inspection, Inc.'s broader engagement with MARAD through an Indefinite Delivery Contract valued at $774,694.85 and running through June 2030. The company's scope includes oil, hydraulic fluid, and grease testing services for multiple MARAD maritime assets, including RRF vessels, Schoolship vessels, and Fleet Support Craft. VPS Testing & Inspection, Inc. maintains ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and provides both standard 72-hour turnaround and expedited same-day testing capabilities to ensure the agency's fleet maintenance operations can proceed without delay.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 693JF725F00057N?

693JF725F00057N was awarded to VPS Testing & Inspection, Inc. by Maritime Administration (Department of Transportation) on April 1, 2025.

How much is contract 693JF725F00057N worth?

The government has obligated $200,000 on 693JF725F00057N.

Is contract 693JF725F00057N an order under another contract?

Yes. 693JF725F00057N is a delivery order under 693JF725D000005, an indefinite delivery contract.

Was contract 693JF725F00057N competed?

The extent of competition for 693JF725F00057N was full and open competition.

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