Amendment 0004 to Solicitation Number SPE608-26-R-0200 3.7 Domestic Ship's Bunkers Program
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
Amendment 0004 to Solicitation SPE608-26-R-0200 for the 3.7 Domestic Ship's Bunkers Program has been issued by DLA Energy, a sub-tier of the Department of Defense. This amendment adds new fuel requirements for Ponce, Puerto Rico, establishes an open continuous solicitation with successive closing dates, and details specific submission requirements. Offers for the new items introduced by this amendment are due by April 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Change
This amendment introduces significant changes:
- Successive Closing Dates: The solicitation is now an open continuous solicitation, remaining open until December 31, 2028, to accommodate new requirements through amendments.
- New Line Items: Two new line items (0058 and 0059) have been added for Ponce, Puerto Rico, with barge delivery:
- Item 0058: 77,500,000 Gallons of Fuel Navy Diesel, F76.
- Item 0059: 31,000,000 Gallons of Turbine Fuel, Aviation, JP5.
- Required Quality Assurance Provisions: Attachment D, Supplementary Quality Assurance Provisions, is included, detailing specific requirements for Aviation Fuel (JP5) and Naval Distillate Fuel (F-76), including military specifications, testing, COAs, and inspection procedures.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Amendment)
- Product/Service Code: 9140 (Fuel Oils)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due (for this amendment): April 21, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published Date: April 7, 2026
- Overall Solicitation Period: Open continuous until December 31, 2028
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit Attachment B - Offer Data Sheet and include the following for each item offered:
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) / Certificate of Quality (COQ)
- Commitment Letter from the Supplier
- Attachment C - Facilities Sheet: Detailed information about terminal locations, transportation sources (for barge/truck), and testing facilities.
Offers must be submitted electronically to DDFBunkers@dla.mil.
Additional Notes
All other terms and conditions of Solicitation SPE608-26-R-0200 remain unchanged. Bidders should carefully review Attachment D for detailed quality assurance requirements and Attachment B for pricing submission, noting the Economic Price Adjustment Clause (FAR 52.216-2).