Transformer Oil Testing Services

Agency: ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
State: New Jersey
Type of Government: Federal
FSC Category:
  • H - Quality Control, Testing, and Inspection Services
NAICS Category:
  • 541380 - Testing Laboratories
Set Aside: Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2)
Posted Date: Oct 29, 2025
Due Date: Nov 10, 2025
Solicitation No: SS-260020346
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF
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PRINCETON LAB - DOE CONTRACTOR
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Oct 29, 2025 04:46 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Nov 10, 2025 04:00 pm EST
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Nov 25, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: Local Area Set-Aside (FAR 26.2)
  • Product Service Code: H291 - EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- FUELS, LUBRICANTS, OILS, AND WAXES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
  • Place of Performance:
    Princeton , NJ 08543
    USA
Description

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is searching for a qulaified contractor to perform the following services



Subcontractor shall perform the following tasks and provide associated documentation.

5.1.1 Provide experienced personnel to inspect transformers and take required samples from oil

filled transformers at PPPL at a mutually agreed upon time. All sampling containers and

transport to subcontractors’ analyses facilities shall be provided by the subcontractor and

include in the pricing schedule.

5.1.2 Perform appropriate analyses of oil samples in subcontractor’s laboratory. Most samples will

be mineral oil. Silicone and bio-based oils will be identified in the sampling plan (if part of

routine analyses) or on individual samples. Transformers requiring these analyses will be

identified by the PTR. Subcontractor may use alternate ASTM methods to those called out in

the SOW.

1. Oil Screen Analyses shall include the following.

Analysis ASTM Standard

a. Neutralization Number ASTM D 974

b. Interfacial Tension (IFT) ASTM D 971

c. Relative Density (Specific Gravity) ASTM D 1298

d. Color ASTM D 1500

PWR-SOW-056, Rev 2 PAGE 3 of 7

e. Visual Examination ASTM D 1524

f. Dielectric Breakdown Voltage ASTM D 877

2. Moisture in Oil

Analysis ASTM Standard

a. Moisture in Oil ASTM D 1533

3. Dissolved Gas Analysis

Analysis ASTM Standard

a. Dissolved Gas Sampling ASTM D 3613

b. Analysis by Gas Chromatography ASTM D 3612

4. Discretionary Analyses

Subcontractor shall also offer other analyses on a sample by sample basis, including the

following.

Analysis ASTM Standard

a. Oxidation Inhibitor ASTM D 2668

b. Liquid Power Factor ASTM D 924

c. Furan Content ASTM D 5837

d. Metals in Oil ASTM D 3635

5.1.3 Subcontractor may properly dispose of sample remains 6 months after analysis.


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  • 100 Stellarator Rd.
  • Princeton , NJ 08540
  • USA
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History
  • Oct 29, 2025 04:46 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
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