The Naval Sea Systems Command awarded a $376,970 firm fixed-price purchase order to Oilkleen, LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business based in Suffolk, Virginia, for hot oil flush services on the USS Rushmore (LSD-47) at Yokosuka, Japan. The contract, awarded on November 25, 2025, with completion targeted for January 12, 2026, is designated as a total small business set-aside. Oilkleen will perform specialized maintenance on the ship's No. 2 Ship Service Diesel Generator lubrication oil system following a center section overhaul, providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials to meet contamination control standards and comprehensive testing protocols in accordance with naval specifications.
This award supports the Navy Electronic Procurement System (Navy ePS), a Defense Business System acquisition program that facilitates procurement across multiple Navy commands for diverse operational needs. Oilkleen has demonstrated consistent capability in delivering time-sensitive maritime maintenance services to federal maritime agencies, with a portfolio of contracts ranging from approximately $29,630 to $991,938 since its federal registration in April 2016. The company's core expertise in hot oil flush operations on naval vessels and diesel engines, combined with its veteran-owned certification, positions it as a qualified provider for this critical shipboard maintenance requirement.