Attachment 4: TE 4 NDSTC Oil Analysis Program

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NDSTC Oil Analysis Program

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Throughout this Technical Exhibit, the Term “Independent Agency” refers to a commercial Contractor under contract to the Government to provide the lube oil analysis program for these vessels.

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Throughout this Technical Exhibit, the term “Contractor” refers to the vessel operating Contractor addressed in Section C of this performance work statement.

1. General. Through an Independent Agency, the Government will provide the Contractor an Oil Analysis Program for the routine laboratory analysis for oil samples from selected pieces of machinery. Objectives of this program are to reduce the probability of unexpected mechanical failure, to predict repair requirements, and to conserve lube oil resources. This Exhibit sets forth the Contractor’s responsibilities and describes the Government provided materials and services for the Oil Analysis Program.
1.1. Government Furnished Material and Services, General. Through an Independent Agency, the Government will provide oil sample bottles and express mailers. The Contractor shall identify lube oil supply requirements to the designated Military Sealift Command (MSC) representative who will make the request to the Independent Agency. The Contractor may not request these services directly. All equipment/material provided by the Independent Agency shall remain on the ship and shall be regarded as Government property throughout the term of this contract.
1.1.1. Sample Bottles. The Independent Agency will provide the Contractor with oil sample bottles with express mailers to be used for off ship lube oil sample laboratory analysis.
1.1.2. Lubrication Charts. Upon request, the Independent Agency will provide the Contractor a lubrication chart that identifies the type of lubricant to be used onboard the ship for each equipment’s lubrication requirements. 1.1.3. Oil Sample Analysis and Reporting. The Independent Agency will provide the Contracting Officer a preliminary analysis of oil samples received from the Contractor. MSC will receive the test data results and provide the contractor with a recommendation as to the corrective actions needed to be taken in order to minimize the effects of oil degradation or contamination. A historical database of all oil sample results and recommendations is maintained by the Independent Agency and MSC.

Technical Exhibit - 4
NDSTC Oil Analysis Program
1.2. Contractor Duties, General. The Contractor shall obtain and submit oil samples