Laboratory test equipment for Lube Oil 2190

DLA Energy FEPCB is seeking interested offerors to provide specialized laboratory equipment designed for testing and analyzing petroleum product lubricant oil 2190, specifically for use in steam turbine engines. The required equipment includes an Emulsion (Water Separability) Testing Apparatus, an API Density Meter for gravity measurements, capillaries for Viscometer Model HVU481 at 40°C and 100°C, an Automated Cleveland Open Cup Flash-Point Tester, a Pour Point Tester, a Salt Spray Chamber/Cabinet for corrosion testing in the presence of salt water, an Oxidation Stability Tester, and a Neutralizing Number and Water Content analyzer with a Karl Fischer Titrator kit. The solicitation will be issued on or about June 9, 2017, under a Brand Name or Equal basis with specific salient characteristics detailed in the solicitation documentation. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 and is classified as a sources-sought notice, indicating a preliminary step to gauge market interest and capabilities before the formal solicitation release. The point of contact for this opportunity is Contract Specialist JoAn Sheehan, reachable via email and phone. The solicitation encourages qualified vendors capable of delivering equipment that meets the defined technical specifications to prepare for the upcoming request, which will facilitate the testing procedures vital for maintaining the performance and reliability of lubricant oil used in critical steam turbine engine applications.