Research and Development Services for Military Fuels and Lubricants
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 U.S. Army Contracting Command-Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Presolicitation / Notice of Intent to procure Research and Development Services for Military Fuels and Lubricants. This requirement is for the Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) and ACC-DTA intends to negotiate solely with Southwest Research Institute (CAGE 26401). This notice is published under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (a)(2)(iii)(B).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for continued support in the research and development of military-grade fuels and lubricants. This includes services under Product Service Code AC12, which covers National Defense R&D Services, Department of Defense Military, and Applied Research.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation / Notice of Intent (Sole Source)
- Intended Awardee: Southwest Research Institute, CAGE Code 26401
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1 (a)(2)(iii)(B)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Published: January 20, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a Notice of Intent and not a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is also not a request seeking offerors to be placed on a solicitation mailing list, nor is it a solicitation of offerors. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not binding on the Government.