WVRB Oil Sample Testing
Overview
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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 Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE), is soliciting proposals for Lube Oil Sample Testing Services for the Willamette Valley and Rogue Basin Project (WVRBP). This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract, structured as a Base Year plus four Option Years, and is 100% set aside for Small Business. Proposals are due by June 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The contractor will perform oil testing and analysis services for Lube oil, adhering to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. Key services include:
- Specific Tests: Viscosity (ASTM D445), Water Content (ASTM D6304), Acid Number (ASTM D974), Particle Count (ISO 4406.99), and Elemental Analysis (ASTM D6595) or equivalent.
- Deliverables: Provide accurate and timely analysis data and reports, including standard and emergency/expedited testing.
- Support: Supply clean, ready-to-use sample kits and maintain an internet-accessible, password-protected database of historical oil samples for at least one year post-contract.
- Performance Standards: Test results must be received within 7 calendar days (24 hours for expedited) of sample receipt, available on a password-protected web server in PDF format, and delivered electronically to relevant personnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Base Year + 4 Option Years, generally starting July 1, 2026, and extending up to June 30, 2031.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS Code: 541380, Size Standard: $19,000,000.00)
- Product Service Code: H991 (Other Quality Control, Testing And Inspection Services: Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, And Waxes)
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility.
- Proposal Due Date: June 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM (Local Time).
- Published Date: June 4, 2026.
Evaluation
Evaluation factors are not detailed in the provided pages, but standard FAR clauses apply. A Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (FAR 52.219-4) is incorporated.
Additional Notes
Contractor personnel must be fully qualified chemists and technicians. Compliance with all applicable ASTM, ISO, Federal, State, and local laws and regulations is required. Special requirements include preparing an Activity Hazard Analysis and Accident Prevention Plan, and personnel completing AT Level 1 and OPSEC Training, and E-Verify pre-screening.