Hydraulic Oil Flush Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY), has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a planned procurement of Hydraulic Oil Flush Services for a Submarine Hydraulic System in San Diego, CA. This procurement is being conducted using other than full and open competition due to unusual and compelling urgency (Emergent Repair and Technical Assistance - ERATA) to prevent impacts to boat schedules and national security. The Navy intends to solicit a Request for Quote (RFQ) from two identified vendors: South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning, Inc., and California Marine Cleaning, Inc. The period of performance is from June 1, 2026, through August 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required services include:
- Providing oil system flushing for the Submarine Hydraulic System.
- Adhering to PNSY Process Instruction 516-905-229LAT for flushing procedures.
- Providing oil samples for analysis by the PNSY chemistry laboratory.
- Performing "final fill" of the ship's oil storage tanks.
- Providing additional oil samples from the ship's tie-in end for analysis prior to each tie-in.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Commercial, Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance (PoP): June 1, 2026, through August 16, 2026.
- Funding: Entirely with FY26 Operations & Maintenance, Navy (O&MN) funds.
- Published Date: June 15, 2026.
Procurement Strategy
This procurement is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(2) and FAR 6.103-2 (Unusual and Compelling Urgency), allowing for other than full and open competition. Market research, including historical contract data review, was conducted. The Contracting Officer has determined the anticipated cost will be fair and reasonable. The Navy intends to solicit an RFQ from South Bay Sand Blasting and Tank Cleaning, Inc. and California Marine Cleaning, Inc.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole-source procurement justified by unusual and compelling urgency, not a traditional set-aside.
Additional Notes
Future Hydraulic Oil Flush acquisitions are intended to be competed through SAM.gov. The Contracting Activity is Naval Sea Systems Command Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) Contracting Division (C400), Kittery, ME. Primary contacts are David Ham (Contract Specialist) at david.m.ham7.civ@us.navy.mil and Nathan Westman (Contracting Officer).