Particle Count and Contamination Analysis (ASTM D5304 / ISO 4406)

The contract mandates the performance of particle count analysis on fuel and lubricants using the ASTM D5304 or ISO 4406 standards to assess contamination levels and safeguard engine integrity. This work is critical for ensuring the operational reliability and longevity of military equipment by identifying harmful particulate matter that could lead to mechanical failure. The analysis must be conducted with precision and consistency to meet the strict quality benchmarks required by defense applications. Performed under a subcontract awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency, a component of the Department of Defense, the work falls under NAICS code 541380 for other scientific and technical consulting services. The contract is tied to the master agreement SPE60322D5002 with delivery order SPE60324FA4B9 and will be executed without geographic restriction as the place of performance details are unspecified. Although no set-aside provisions are indicated, the activity is essential to sustaining readiness and maintaining the high standards of equipment maintenance within defense operations.