Lube Oil Testing and Analysis

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking a contractor to perform comprehensive testing and analysis of both new and used lube oil samples for all MSC naval ships and other designated vessels. The scope includes sample collection, storage, analysis, quality assurance of test results, as well as data management and transfer. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price requirements contract, commencing with a one-year base period and offering four additional one-year option periods, allowing for a potential total performance duration of five years. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside and falls under NAICS code 541380, which pertains to testing laboratories. The solicitation number is SYNOPSIS-N00033-08-R-8001, with the request for proposals expected to be released around June 25, 2008, and offers due approximately 60 days thereafter. The contract will be managed by the Military Sealift Command office in Norfolk, Virginia, with designated points of contact available for inquiries. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of oil quality testing and data reporting in support of naval fleet operations.