EB power plant grease

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This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited.

All inquiries or responses shall be submitted to:

Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Colorado Region

Attn: Connor Roach

801-524-3768

Electronic submissions via email are also at croach@usbr.gov

Submissions must be received no later than close of business August 27, 2020 at 5:00pm

1.0 Introduction

The Bureau of Reclamation, Elephant Butte Field Division has a need to update the Power Plant Grease. Located at 4696 HWY 51, E Third Ave (HC32 Box 312) Truth or Consequences, NM 87901.

2.0 Background

Elephant Butte has a need for biodegradable grease for their Generators with Options years and quantities.

3.0 Scope

The contractor will provide up to ten 55 Gallon Drums of Van Spindle Grease-VSG Grease or equivalent per year. The grease shall be a canola oil-based, biodegradable grease to reduce the environmental impact.

The grease shall meet the following minimum salient characteristics:

No acute toxicity in the Daphnia magna test

No toxicity in the 48-hour EPA Mysidopsis bahia (shrimp) test

No added lead, zinc, barium or chlorinated paraffin's

The grease will be shipped in five 55-gallon drums to the Elephant Butte Field Division. Elephant Butte will notify shipper two (2) weeks in advance.

Shipments of grease will be ordered on an ¿as needed¿ basis not to exceed 10 barrels per year.

This contract will have a base and two option years for up to 10 barrels of grease per year to be delivered in 55-gallon drums.

4.0 Submittals

The following submittals will be provided to the designated Technical Representative and COR for approval:

All Data sheets. Include shelf life of Grease and proper storage procedures.

Delivery: date of first delivery required within 15 days of the award being made.

Delivery shall be performed Monday through Friday 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM excluding Federal Holidays. Any work outside the designated hours shall be arranged and approved prior to scheduling with the COR or Contracting Officer.

Interested offerors/vendors having the experience to perform the work listed above should submit the following:

A capability statement of 10 pages or less indicating the ability to perform all aspects of the effort described herein.

Company name and address, company contact, phone number and e-mail address.

Business size classification (Small, Small Disadvantaged (SDB), 8(a), Woman-owned (WOSB), Veteran Owned (VOSB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SD-VOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) businesses, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)/Minority Institutions (MI) including the number of employees and the number of years in business