Lubrication Oil Sample Analysis Testing

The Bureau of Reclamation's Grand Coulee Power Office is seeking Lubrication Oil Sample Analysis Testing services through an anticipated Request for Quote (RFQ 140R1725Q0011). The contract will be an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed price arrangement with a potential duration of up to 5 years. Prospective vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be evaluated based on factors to be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation. The procurement will follow simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Parts 12 and 13, with the RFQ expected to be issued in the third week of December 2024 and closing in the fourth week of the same month. The place of performance will be located in Grand Coulee, Washington, and the solicitation will utilize the Testing Laboratories and Services NAICS code 541380.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, with a small business size standard of $19.0 Million. The product service code for this procurement is H191, specifically for Quality Control Services related to Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes. The anticipated contract award is scheduled for the first week of January 2025. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the use of an IDIQ contract suggests flexibility in potential service volumes. Vendors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the upcoming solicitation and ensure they meet the small business qualifications and registration requirements before the closing date of December 17, 2024.