UNSPSC 73152005: Lubrication oil service

A lubrication services include replacing the oils and fluids within the lubrication system. Inspections and tests are also made to ensure that the automatic lubrication system is functioning correctly.

UNSPSC 73152005 Lubrication oil service is a Commodity code covering the supply and application of lubricating oils—including synthetic blends, gear oils, hydraulic fluids, and specialized greases—to state and local vehicle fleets, equipment pools, and facilities. State and local governments procure this code through maintenance contracts for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty vehicles; equipment overhaul services; and routine fleet servicing. Issuing bodies include state departments of transportation, city fleet maintenance departments, county public works, school districts, transit authorities, and special-purpose water and utility districts. Activity clusters around Texas (TxDOT operations, state health agencies, universities) and Florida (city and county fleets, transit authorities, special districts), with additional procurement from Georgia, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia. The mix of issuing bodies reflects scattered, multimodal demand: some opportunities are narrow (oil-change-focused contracts), while others embed lubrication services within broader fleet maintenance scopes spanning diagnostics, repair, parts, and installation.

Representative recent solicitations include the Texas Department of Transportation's oil change, chassis lubrication, and preventive maintenance services contract (Bonfire reference 601310000099022, posted April 17, 2026, response due April 3, 2026); the Tohopekaliga Water Authority's supply of lubricating oils, greases, and maintenance fluids across 23 line items in multiple viscosity grades (IFB, posted February 23, 2026, due March 26, 2026); and the City of Daytona Beach's oil change and vehicle repair and maintenance services rebid covering approximately 590 municipal vehicles (ITB 2627, posted March 11, 2026, due January 27, 2026). Contracts typically specify firm pricing for labor (hourly rates differentiated by technician certification level or service hours), parts markup caps (often 15–20 percent), and supply-chain requirements including same-day or next-day delivery. Insurance, E-Verify compliance, and background checks are standard mandates. A few procurements flag brand preferences (Whelen emergency lighting, Ford or International OEM parts) but most remain open to competitive bidding on price and demonstrated capacity. Contract terms usually run 12–36 months with one to four renewal options. The code shows steady, diversified activity across municipal, county, and state-level fleet operations with no apparent set-aside concentration or incumbent domination—each jurisdiction appears to rebid periodically, signaling routine opportunity refresh.