9,000 Gallons of Turbine Oil
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation is soliciting proposals for 9,000 gallons of Mobil DTE Heavy-Medium Oil Group I with ISO Grade 68 turbine oil for the Grand Coulee Dam. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due May 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (140R1726Q0020) requires the procurement and delivery of 9,000 gallons of specific turbine oil. The product must be Mobil DTE Heavy-Medium Oil Group I with ISO Grade 68. Key specifications include:
- ASTM D3427 (Air Release): ≤4.0 minutes
- ASTM D130 (Copper Corrosion): 1B
- ASTM D4052 (Density): 860 kg/m³
- ASTM D1401 (Demulsibility): ≤20 minutes
- ASTM D92 (Flash Point): ≥223°C (Cleveland Open Cup)
- ASTM D892 (Foaming Characteristics): 0/0/0 mL foam/tendency
- ASTM D445 (Kinematic Viscosity): 65.1 cSt @ 40°C (within ISO VG 68 range of 64.6–71.4)
- ASTM D97 (Pour Point): ≤-15°C
- ASTM D665 (Rust Prevention): Pass (Procedure A and B)
- ASTM D943 (Oxidation Stability, TOST): ≥4,500 hours
- ASTM D2270 (Viscosity Index): ≥95
Delivery is required within 30 days after award, with the contractor responsible for filling Reclamation's storage tanks using a 3" cam lock.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 140R1726Q0020
- NAICS Code: 324191 (Size Standard: 900 employees)
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) / Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- Offer Due Date: May 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM MDT
- Published Date: April 23, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offers will be evaluated based on "Lowest Price." Bidders must submit their quotes using the provided Price Schedule (CLIN 00010 for 9,000 gallons of Mobil DTE Heavy Medium ISO 68 Oil), completing fields for Price Per Gallon, Line-Item Price, and Total Overall Quote Price. Quotes will only be considered for the entire Price Schedule.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses by reference. Electronic invoicing is mandatory via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The primary contact for this opportunity is Brendan Koop at brendan_koop@ios.doi.gov.