USCGC Hollyhock Oil Analysis

The United States Coast Guard is seeking a contractor to perform analysis on a Main Reduction Gear (MRG) sludge sample from the USCGC Hollyhock. The contractor will determine the elemental composition of the sludge sample, provide an opinion on the likely cause of sludge formation, and recommend a solvent to remove the hard, baked-on coating from the MRG internal surfaces. The contractor will also provide a used MRG lube oil sample and unused samples of MRG lubricant and Shell Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil 68. The contractor must perform all work within the same facility and provide the final report within 45 days of award notice. • The contractor must have experience in laboratory analysis and be capable of meeting the technical requirements of the specification. • The contractor must provide all labor and materials to conduct the sludge sample analysis, except for government-provided materials. • The contractor must follow the methods and guidance provided in the specification, including FTIR, 2D GCxGC, ASTM D5185, and FTM 3462. • The contractor must include the results of elemental analysis, opinion on likely cause of sludge formation, and recommendation for a solvent in the final report.