Amendment 0004 to Solicitation Number SPE608-26-R-0200 3.7 Domestic Ship's Bunkers Program

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0004) to Solicitation SPE608-26-R-0200 is issued to add requirements.

• Successive Closing Dates: The solicitation is an open continuous solicitation with successive closing dates. The government anticipates new requirements throughout the period of performance ending December 31, 2028. The solicitation will remain open for the addition of new line items, and amendments will be issued as requirements arise.

• Closing Date for This Amendment: Offers responding to this amendment are due Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.

• Required Quality Assurance Provisions: Attachment D is included, specifically:

  • C16.23 FUEL, NAVAL DISTILLATE (F76) (DLA ENERGY FEB 2026)
  • C16.01 TURBINE FUEL, AVIATION (JP5) (DLA ENERGY FEB 2026)

• Line Items Added:

  • Item 0058: Fuel Navy Diesel, F76
    • Location: Ponce, Puerto Rico
    • Mode of Delivery: Barge
    • Quantity: 77,500,000 Gallons
    • Base Reference: Platts ULSD FOB US Gulf, Waterborne
    • Base Reference Price: $3.9058 Per Gallon
    • Base Reference Date: 17 MAR 2026
  • Item 0059: Turbine Fuel, Aviation, JP5
    • Location: Ponce, Puerto Rico
    • Mode of Delivery: Barge
    • Quantity: 31,000,000 Gallons
    • Base Reference: Platts Oilgram Price Report US Gulf Jet 54 Waterborne
    • Base Reference Price: $4.1233 Per Gallon
    • Base Reference Date: 17 MAR 2026

• Submission Requirements: Offerors shall submit Attachment B Offer Data Sheet, a Certificate of Analysis (COA) / Certificate of Quality (COQ), and a Commitment Letter from the supplier for each item offered. Offers are to be submitted electronically to DDFBunkers@dla.mil.

• The deadline for offers in response to this amendment is April 21, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.

• New line items (0058 and 0059) with specific fuel types, quantities, and pricing references have been added.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Supplemental Quality Assurance Provision (SQAP)", outlines various quality assurance provisions related to fuel products. It details specific requirements for different types of fuel, including Aviation Fuel (JP5) and Naval Distillate Fuel (F-76), as well as general provisions for inspection, acceptance, and handling of nonconforming supplies.

• Quality Assurance Provisions (QAPs): Several QAPs are referenced, such as C1.02 (Generalized Technical Guidance), C16.01 (Turbine Fuel, Aviation), C16.23 (Fuel, Naval Distillate), E5.01 (Inspection and Acceptance of Supplies - Ships' Bunkers), E12 (Point of Acceptance), E21.01 (Point of Inspection), E22 (List of Inspection Offices), E35 (Nonconforming Supplies and Services), and E40.01 (Material Inspection and Receiving Report).
• Fuel Specifications: Details specific requirements for JP-5 and F-76 fuels, including conformance to military specifications (e.g., MIL-DTL-5624X, MIL-DTL-16884R), testing modifications, and additive requirements.
• Geographic Requirements: Outlines environmental requirements based on delivery location.
• Certificates of Analysis (COAs): Specifies requirements for COAs, including age limitations and required information.
• ASSIST Database: Provides instructions on accessing defense specifications and standards through the ASSIST database.
• Inspection and Acceptance: Details procedures for government inspection and acceptance of supplies, including sampling and testing requirements.
• Nonconforming Supplies: Defines deviation and waiver processes for nonconforming supplies and services.
• Traceability: Outlines requirements for fuel traceability, including documentation and disclosure of co-processed materials.
• Inspection Offices: Lists DLA Energy inspection offices and their areas of responsibility.

This document is crucial for bidders as it defines the quality standards, testing procedures, documentation requirements, and acceptance criteria for fuel products. Understanding these provisions is essential for preparing compliant proposals and ensuring successful contract performance. Bidders must pay close attention to the specific requirements for the fuel types they intend to supply, including any modifications to standard specifications, additive requirements, and sampling/testing protocols. The document also clarifies the process for handling nonconforming supplies and the importance of traceability.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Offer Data Sheet (SPE608-26-R-0200) that bidders must reproduce and complete for offer submission. It requires bidders to provide pricing information for specific items.

• Item Number: Identifies the specific product or service.
• Delivery Location: Specifies the destination and estimated quantity (e.g., Ponce, PR).
• Base Reference Price (USG): The government's reference price per US Gallon.
• Offer Price without Taxes: The bidder's proposed price per US Gallon before taxes.
• TAXES: A section to list all applicable taxes or fees separately, including the tax description and the tax amount per US Gallon.
• Reference Publication: The source used for pricing (e.g., Platts ULSD FOB US Gulf Waterborne).
• Total Offer Price per USG Including all Applicable Taxes: The final proposed price per US Gallon, calculated as the sum of the Offer Price without Taxes and the Taxes.

Bidders must use this sheet to detail their pricing for the specified items, including all applicable taxes. Understanding and accurately completing this sheet is crucial for offer submission. Bidders should also review the Economic Price Adjustment Clause (FAR 52.216-2) as it affects how award prices may fluctuate during the contract period.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "ATTACHMENT C - Facilities Sheet," is a form requiring bidders to provide detailed information about the facilities associated with each item they offer. This information is crucial for pre-award surveys and logistical planning.

• Item: A field to identify the specific item being offered.
• Terminal Location and Full Physical Address and Name of Person and Phone Number: Requires contact information for the terminal location, including a point of contact for pre-award surveys.
• (For Barge and Truck Delivery) Transportation Source(s) and Full Physical Address and Name of Person and Phone Number: Requires details on transportation sources, including addresses and contact information for pre-award surveys, specifically for barge and truck deliveries.
• Testing Facility (ies) and Physical Address(es) and Name of Person and Phone Number: Requires the physical address(es) of any testing facilities, along with contact information for pre-award surveys.

Bidders must complete this form for each item they offer. The provided information will be used by the government for pre-award surveys and to understand the logistical capabilities and requirements for delivering and potentially testing the offered items. Failure to provide complete information may impact the evaluation of the offer.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 4 to Solicitation SPE608-26-R-0200, "3.7 DOMESTIC BUNKERS SOLICIATION". It provides an updated Schedule of Supplies for the period of May 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028.

• Item Number 0058: Naval Distillate Fuel (F76) - Barge (BRG) delivery. The estimated quantity is 77,500,000 Gallons.
• Item Number 0059: Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JP5) - Barge (BRG) delivery. The estimated quantity is 31,000,000 Gallons.

This amendment updates the estimated quantities for the specified fuel types. Bidders should refer to this amendment for the most current supply schedule information when preparing their proposals.