GC transformer fluid testing

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Glen Canyon Field Division seeks annual transformer fluid testing services for approximately 28 transformers, with quotes due November 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. The acquisition is full and open with no set-aside. It is issued as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services under Request for Quotation 140RR027Q0037 and classified under NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) and PSC H291.

Place of performance is the Glen Canyon Power Plant in Page, Arizona. The contractor must maintain ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory accreditation throughout performance, conduct laboratory fluid analysis per ASTM standards, and deliver sampling test kits within five business days of request. The scope covers approximately 28 transformers: 11 natural ester, 11 silicone liquid, and one mineral oil sample requiring monthly testing. Deliverables include electronic test reports with historical trending data.

Offerors must submit sample reports demonstrating testing capability for all three fluid types, relevant certifications, and years of experience in transformer fluid testing. Offerors must also hold active System for Award Management (SAM) registration at submission.

The contract is firm-fixed-price, with a 12-month base period from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027 and four optional 12-month periods through December 31, 2031. Pricing must use the provided Schedule B breakdown by line item and contract year, with grand totals for the base period and all options.

Evaluation is comparative, considering price and other factors. Quotes must be emailed to Kelly Cook at kelly_cook@ios.doi.gov with the subject line "Transformer Fluid Testing Quote."