10, 000 Gallons of Turbine Oil for LPH & WPP

The Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior, is procuring 10,000 gallons of Mobil DTE Heavy-Medium Oil Group I with ISO Grade 68 for turbine operations at the Grand Coulee Dam facility in Washington. This procurement specifically requires Exxon-Mobil DTE Heavy-Medium Oil due to its unique Group I classification, as mixing Group I and Group II oils can cause operational issues with generator units. The solicitation includes detailed technical specifications covering air release, copper corrosion, density, demulsibility, flash point, foaming characteristics, viscosity, pour point, rust prevention, and oxidation stability. Market research conducted by the Contract Specialist confirmed that Exxon-Mobil is the only manufacturer of this specific Group I turbine oil type. The solicitation was issued on August 20, 2025, with offers due by August 28, 2025, at 1700 Mountain Daylight Time, and the point of contact is Brendan Koop.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 324191 (Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing) with a size standard of 900 employees. While no specific contract value is provided in the documentation, vendors are required to quote pricing per gallon for the entire 10,000-gallon requirement on the price schedule. Delivery is required within 30 days after contract award to the Bureau of Reclamation facility at HWY 155, Warehouse B Door 6 in Grand Coulee, Washington. The contractor will be responsible for pumping the oil into three storage tanks using a 3" cam lock fitting, with no weight restrictions specified for the tanker truck. The contract will be structured as a firm fixed price agreement, and the oil will be used specifically for Low Pressure Heater (LPH) and Water Pump Plant (WPP) applications at the Grand Coulee Dam.