Fuel and Lubricants Engineering Services and Support

The furnishing of engineering and technical service support, and facilities maintenance services to assist the F&L Branch in fulfilling its overriding mission of providing Research, Development, Testing, and Engineering (RDT&E) support of homogeneous and integrated fuels, lubricants, greases, hydraulic fluids, coolants, thermal management fluids, degreasing solvents, and corrosion preventative compounds to the U.S. Army’s ground vehicle and ground support equipment fleet.

Execution of these services additionally calls for support by contractor services for the testing of engines, vehicles, axles, and other vehicle or engine components. It also encompasses chemical laboratory testing of these automotive materials and the support of projects for the F&L Branch that are managed and carried out by F&L personnel. Additionally, the contractor shall provide building maintenance services and equipment calibration.

DEVCOM GVSC is interested in responses from laboratories/organizations that have a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between fuel, lubricants, engine systems, electric drive systems, and their interactions as applicable to military ground systems and operations. Engineering and technical service support to the F&L Branch entails an engineering approach to analyzing, developing, and enhancing ongoing F&L projects.