DoD Petroleum Laboratory Correlation Program

Added: Aug 31, 2016 9:48 am

Sole Source Intent Notification SPE600-16-R-0529

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Energy has a requirement to establish a proficiency testing program for DLA Energy and Military Service Petroleum Laboratories that will enable DLA Energy to improve and maintain a high level of performance in conducting routine ASTM International test methods and comparing their results with other laboratories worldwide. This correlation program includes responsibilities for petroleum product quantity procurement, sample preparation and packaging, CONUS and OCONUS distribution/shipping, statistical analysis of test data, and distribution of statistical summary reports. This program involves the following petroleum products:

- Turbine Fuels, Aviation, Kerosene Types, Grade NATO F-24 (F24), AFPL 3747
- #2 Diesel Fuel, meeting ASTM D975
- Engine Oil Lubricants

The laboratory correlation program shall be conducted in accordance with the essential principles and intent detailed in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO/IEC) 17043:2010, Conformity Assessment - General Requirements for Proficiency Testing. The population statistics shall be compiled in accordance with ASTM D6300 and ISO 13528:2015.

The period of performance is estimated to begin on January 1, 2017.

This announcement is posted as a notification of the Government's intent to enter into a sole-source award under the authority of FAR 13.5 and FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements". Other interested parties may submit a detailed capability statement to be considered by the Government no later than 9:00 A.M. EST, September 14, 2016. Only responses submitted via E-Mail to Kimberly.Ng-Brown@dla.mil will be considered. Questions concerning this requirement should be submitted by writing to the above e-mail address as well.

This pre-solicitation notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Any capability statements received by the closing date will be considered by the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This determination will be based upon the responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government.