Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-19925
CBP Accreditation of Intertek USA, Inc. for Petroleum Laboratory and Gauging Services
Buyer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Posted
September 29, 2026
Identifier
2026-19925
NAICS
541380
This opportunity involves the accreditation and approval of Intertek USA, Inc. by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for petroleum laboratory and gauging services. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Department of Homeland Security - OEM/Vendor: - Intertek USA, Inc. (Chelsea, MA) - Services Requested: - Laboratory analysis of petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes - Includes distillation, viscosity, density, water and sediment, sulfur content, vapor pressure tests - Follows CBP Laboratory Methods (CBPL) and ASTM standards - Gauging procedures for petroleum products - Includes tank gauging, temperature determination, sampling, calculations, marine measurement - Follows American Petroleum Institute (API) standards - Unique Requirements: - Accreditation is valid for three years - Next inspection scheduled after three years - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are mentioned - Notice is for service capability approval, not a procurement of goods
Description
Intertek USA, Inc. (Chelsea, MA) has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test these products for customs purposes. This accreditation and approval are valid for three years starting August 28, 2024. The company is authorized to perform specific laboratory analysis procedures and gauging methods as per U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations. The next triennial inspection is scheduled for August 2027.