Engine Water Sample Testing for MH-65E aircraft
The USCG is seeking laboratory testing of engine water samples for the MH-65E aircraft, with a total of 100 samples per year collected by USCG personnel from 17 locations and cutters. Testing may be performed by a qualified subcontractor, and the contractor will provide sample containers; samples are shipped directly to the lab, typically within 24 hours of collection. Laboratories may use ASTM/ISO or accredited standard methods, and while no specific certifications are mandatory, proposers may list their accreditations. Final test reports are due within 7 calendar days of lab receipt, and invoicing occurs after the government receives each final report. The anticipated contract period is five years (one base year plus four option years), and this is a total small business set-aside under NAICS 541990 with a $19.5 million size standard.