Procurement of Lube Oil for NOAA Ship Rainier

NOAA’s Office of Marine & Aviation Operations is issuing a small‑business set‑aside RFQ to procure specific brand‑name lubricating oils for the research vessel NOAA Ship Rainier in preparation for the next field season. The solicitation calls for a firm‑fixed‑price purchase of multiple 55‑gallon drums of four different oil products, with delivery required no later than 1 December 2026. Quotes must be submitted electronically by 16:00 PDT on 11 September 2026, and all questions are due by 16:00 PDT on 2 September 2026. Evaluation will emphasize technical approach, past performance, and price, with the option to award a single purchase order on an all‑or‑none basis. • Products: Mobilgard 410 40WT (16 drums), Chevron Delo 400 15W‑40 (5 drums), Chevron Clarity EA‑46 Hydraulic Oil (4 drums), Mobilgear 600 XP 220 (4 drums) • Total potential quantity: up to 1,595 gallons (29 drums) • Delivery location: NOAA Ship Rainier, 2002 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR 97365 • Submission method: Email PDF/Word quote to [email protected]; must be SAM‑registered with UEID/CAGE code attached • Evaluation criteria: Technical approach & capability, past performance (2 references), price, compliance with Buy‑American requirements, warranties, delivery schedule • Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price, single‑award, all‑or‑none, Net 30 payment terms • Key dates: Questions due 09/02/2026, Quote deadline 09/11/2026, Delivery NLT 12/01/2026 • Contact: Isaac Bright (primary), email [email protected], phone (541) 283‑5107