The Department of Homeland Security, specifically the U.S. Coast Guard, is seeking proposals from qualified small businesses for the procurement of Shell biodegradable EAL oil for the USCGC Walnut (WLB-225). This requirement arises from critical laboratory analysis indicating severe conditions within the vessel's CPP system, necessitating immediate corrective actions to prevent significant performance loss or component failure due to high water content and acid levels. The procurement involves the delivery of six 55-gallon drums of Shell Biodegradable ISO 68 hydraulic oil to ensure the operational integrity and environmental compliance of the vessel during warm weather conditions. Interested vendors should contact Brenden Cox or Kyler Fisk for further details, with a shipping deadline not exceeding December 30, 2024.