FY26 Lube Oil Delivery to Dredge Vessels Essayons and Yaquina
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District, is soliciting quotes for FY26 Lube Oil Delivery to its Dredge Vessels ESSAYONS and YAQUINA. This requirement is set aside for Total Small Businesses and involves on-demand delivery of specific lube oils to various locations. Quotes are due by March 27, 2026, at 09:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (W9127N26QA053) requires the contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, and materials for lube oil deliveries. Deliveries will be made upon request for specific quantities, types, locations, and dates. Key requirements include:
- Vessels & Oil Types:
- Dredge ESSAYONS: MobilGard HST+ 15w-40 Extra High Performance Diesel Engine Oil (up to 8,700 gallons).
- Dredge YAQUINA: Chevron CV DELO 400 XLE SB15W40 Diesel Engine Oil (bulk and 55-gallon drums), Chevron CV DELO 400 SAE 30 (55-gallon drums), and DTE 10 Excel 46 (55-gallon drums).
- Delivery Methods: Via pump truck, barge, or 55-gallon drums.
- Critical Requirement: A USCG over-the-water oil transfer certificate is mandatory before any purchase order is issued.
- Delivery Volume: Approximately 900-1,500 gallons per request for ESSAYONS and 300-400 gallons for YAQUINA.
- Additional Deliverables: Provide samples of oil delivered and a certificate of analysis. Deliveries must be to the satisfaction of the vessel's Chief Engineer.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) for commercial items.
- Period of Performance: Approximately March 31, 2026, to March 19, 2027.
- Delivery Locations: Terminal 2 (Port of Portland, OR), Longview (WA), Astoria (OR), Coos Bay (OR), Newport (OR), and Morro Bay (CA).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 324110, Size Standard 1,500 employees).
- Quote Due Date: March 27, 2026, at 09:00 AM PST.
- Published Date: March 20, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Prospective offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. Quotes should be submitted in response to this RFQ, utilizing the provided "FY26 Lube Oil Deliveries Price Sheet.xlsx" to detail unit and total pricing for each CLIN. The government will inspect and accept supplies at the destination. Evaluation will consider fair and reasonable pricing, potentially against an Independent Government Estimate and market research.
Additional Notes
The government will notify the contractor of docking dates and locations within seven days of arrival. Invoices must be submitted electronically as PDF to CEFC-G2INVOICES@USACE.ARMY.MIL, with copies to T.Chris.Gibbons@usace.army.mil, Trista.M.Stark@usace.army.mil, and Brandon.M.Lasich@usace.army.mil. Primary contact for this opportunity is Scarlett Millman (Scarlett.J.Millman@usace.army.mil, 503-808-4668).