Annual Transformer Oil Sampling and Analysis

Sources Sought Number: W9127N26QA085 Subject: Sources Sought for Annual Transformer Oil Sampling and Analysis Contract. PSC: J066 — Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment: Transformers. NAICS: 541380 - Testing Laboratories General. This Sources Sought is issued for informational and market research purposes only. It is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quotation (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or a solicitation under FAR Subpart 5.2. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to obtain information regarding industry interest, capabilities, and qualifications so the Government can make informed acquisition decisions. We encourage responses from both large and small businesses, including Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) firms, HUBZone firms, Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB). All interested parties are strongly encouraged to respond. Responses to this Sources Sought will be used by the Government to support market research, assess available sources, and inform any future solicitation. Please provide a capability statement demonstrating your ability to supply ALL the

requirements identified in the Performance Work Schedule (PWS). If you are unable to supply all of the listed items, please clearly identify it in your capability statement. This will help us accurately assess your qualifications for the full requirement. Formal Sources Sought Response Due:

20 May 2026 at 10:00 PM PDT. TUS Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, is soliciting services to satisfy NWD Regulation 1130-2-7 which dictates that transformer oil is to be sampled and analyzed annually. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform annual transformer oil sampling and analysis of specified transformers at Bonneville Lock and Dam located at Exit 40 on Oregon Interstate Hwy 84 as defined in this Performance Work Statement. This is a firm fixed price commercial performance-based service contract for a 12-month base year plus four optional years that may be exercised at the discretion of the Government. The

period of performance is anticipated to be from 01 July through

31 June 2026 for the 12-month base and then 01 July through 31 June of the applicable calendar year for the remaining four optional years. Laboratory Testing and Analysis of Oil Samples. The contractor’s own laboratory shall test oil samples and perform test result analysis on all oil samples within 30 days after obtaining oil samples. Analysis of the oil samples shall be according to the most recent ASTM methods as outlined below:

1) Neutralization # or Acidity – ASTM D974