Lubrication Oil Sample Testing and Analysis

The Bureau of Reclamation's Grand Coulee Power Office is seeking lubrication oil sample analysis testing services through an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The solicitation requires a contractor to perform comprehensive oil sample testing per ASTM standards, including analyses for viscosity, water content, acid number, particle count, and elemental composition. Contractors must provide sample bottle kits and maintain an online database for trend analysis, with standard test result turnaround of 7 calendar days and optional expedited 24-hour emergency testing. Evaluation of proposals will be based on both technical capability and pricing factors, with quotes due by December 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM EST. Interested vendors must submit their proposals directly to Don Richer at dricher@usbr.gov.

This contract is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380, with a $19 million size standard for testing laboratories and services. The contract period spans five years, from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029, with a minimum contract guarantee of $10,000 and a maximum of $100,000. Individual task orders will range from a $20 minimum to $20,000 maximum, providing flexibility for the Bureau of Reclamation's testing requirements. While no incumbent contractor is specified in the documentation, the contract appears designed to support ongoing lubrication oil analysis needs for the agency's equipment maintenance and monitoring processes. The procurement is specifically for the Grand Coulee Power Office, suggesting the primary place of performance will be in that region of the Pacific Northwest.