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ENGINE GRADE OIL

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF.US COAST GUARD.CG-SEA-C23 · Response deadline: Wed, 21 Oct 2026

What the government is buying

The U.S. Coast Guard is procuring engine grade oil through this small business set-aside contract. Engine grade oil falls under petroleum lubricating oil and grease manufacturing (NAICS 324191), which covers lubricating oils and greases made from refined petroleum, re-refined petroleum, or.annotated materials. The Coast Guard's fleet of cutters, boats, and auxiliary equipment relies heavily on high-quality lubricants for propulsion systems, generators, and other marine machinery operating in demanding maritime environments. Coast Guard vessels typically require specific oil formulations that meet MIL-SPEC or manufacturer specifications for marine diesel engines, gas turbines, and auxiliary equipment. The product code 9150 indicates this is a lubricating oils and greases procurement under the federal supply classification system.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small business concerns under NAICS 324191. The Small Business Administration's size standard for this NAICS code is typically based on employee count or average annual receipts; see the solicitation for the applicable threshold. Your business must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) with active registration, and you should verify your small business status in your SAM profile matches this requirement.

Given the Place of performance is Curtis Bay, Maryland — home to the Coast Guard Yard, the service's only shipyard — bidders should consider their ability to deliver to this location. Proximity to Baltimore may offer logistical advantages for fuel and lubricant suppliers already serving the Mid-Atlantic marine market.

How to put together a competitive bid

For petroleum product contracts, focus on these elements:

Technical compliance: Engine grade oil for Coast Guard marine applications likely requires meeting specific military specifications (MIL-PRF) or original equipment manufacturer certifications. See the solicitation for exact product specifications, viscosity grades, and performance standards required.

Supply chain and delivery: Demonstrate reliable sourcing from refiners or authorized distributors. The Coast Guard Yard operates on maintenance schedules; late deliveries can disrupt vessel readiness. Detail your logistics capabilities for scheduled and potentially expedited delivery to Curtis Bay.

Past performance: Highlight comparable contracts supplying lubricants to federal agencies, commercial marine operators, or industrial customers. Coast Guard procurements heavily weight proven reliability.

Pricing strategy: Petroleum products involve commodity market fluctuations. Understand whether the solicitation allows economic price adjustments or requires firm fixed pricing. Clarify your pricing basis and any pass-through mechanisms for base oil cost changes.

Safety and environmental compliance: Marine lubricant handling involves EPA, Coast Guard, and OSHA regulations. Document your spill prevention plans, SDS management, and waste oil handling procedures.

SAM registration: Confirm your entity registration is active and your small business representations are current before submitting.

Next steps

Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number 70Z04026P60011Y00. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation contains complete specifications, delivery requirements, evaluation criteria, and clause provisions that govern this procurement. Note the firm response deadline of October 21, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time — late submissions are ineligible for award under federal contracting rules. Given the compressed five-day window between posting and deadline, prioritize obtaining the full solicitation immediately to assess your ability to respond.

View the official notice on SAM.gov →