Federal Register #2026-09026

CBP Accreditation of SGS North America, Inc. for Petroleum Gauging and Laboratory Services

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has accredited SGS North America, Inc. (Seabrook, TX) as a commercial gauger and laboratory for petroleum and certain petroleum products. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security - OEMs and Vendors: - SGS North America, Inc. (Seabrook, TX) - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory analysis of petroleum and certain petroleum products using ASTM D4052 (Standard Test Method for Density, Relative Density, and API Gravity of Liquids by Digital Density Meter) - Gauging services for petroleum and certain petroleum products, including: - Tank gauging - Temperature determination - Sampling - Calculations - Marine measurement - All services performed in accordance with American Petroleum Institute (API) chapters 3, 7, 8, 12, and 17 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Accreditation is for customs purposes and is valid for three years - Services must adhere to specific API and ASTM standards - SGS North America, Inc. is the sole accredited entity for these services in this award - Place of Performance: - SGS North America, Inc., Seabrook, TX

Description

SGS North America, Inc. (Seabrook, TX) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test these products for customs purposes. This approval is effective for three years starting March 5, 2025, with the next triennial inspection scheduled for March 2028. The accreditation covers specific laboratory analysis procedures and gauging methods as per U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and American Petroleum Institute standards. The notice provides contact information for further inquiries and assures that written confirmation should be obtained from the entity before employing their services.

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