9, 000 Gallons of Turbine Oil

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation is conducting a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes to gather information on the availability of turbine oil meeting specific technical requirements. This notice is not a solicitation and will not result in a contract award, but rather seeks to inform the government's future acquisition planning strategy. The turbine oil must be Group 1, ISO Grade 68 and must meet detailed ASTM standards including specifications for air release, copper corrosion rating, density, demulsibility, flash point, foaming characteristics, kinematic viscosity, pour point, rust prevention, oxidation stability, and viscosity index. Interested parties must submit capability statements by 12:00 PM Mountain Time on March 27, 2026, to Brendan Koop at bkoop@ios.doi.gov. Responses should include company name and contact information, DUNS number, small business certifications, and proposed product manufacturer details with part numbers and technical literature. There are no evaluation criteria mentioned in this market research notice, as no award will be made from this submission.

This is a Total Small Business set-aside opportunity, restricting participation to firms meeting small business size standards. The procurement involves 9,000 gallons of turbine oil, though no specific dollar value or award timeline is provided in the notice. No current contractor or incumbent information has been disclosed. Participation in this Sources Sought notice is voluntary, and interested offerors will not be reimbursed for their response costs. The notice falls under NAICS code 324191 (Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing) and PSC code 9140 (Fuel Oils), indicating the commodity classification for future solicitation purposes. While this is currently a market research exercise, responses will help the government understand available products and suppliers for a potential future procurement.