DLA Energy Seeks Responsibly Qualified Businesses and Obtain Information Regarding Possible Suppliers To Provide Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated, Defense Fuel Support Point Services in Portland, Maine Area
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified businesses for Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) services in the Portland, Maine area. This effort seeks information on potential suppliers capable of providing approximately 150,000 barrels of Aviation Turbine Fuel (Jet A) storage capacity. Responses are due June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- Approximately 150,000 barrels of Aviation Turbine Fuel (Jet A) storage capacity.
- A minimum of two interconnected tanks.
- Additive injection capability for all Jet A outbound shipments to regrade to Jet A with additives.
- All storage must be available and operational upon award at a single facility.
- The place of performance requires access via a pier and/or dock capable of receiving and berthing a barge not exceeding 8,400 DWT, 365 feet LOA, with a depth of 15 feet mean low water, and equipped with a turning dolphin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipated future contract: Firm-Fixed-Price)
- Duration (anticipated): Four-year base period (July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2031), one five-year option (July 1, 2031 - June 30, 2036), and a six-month extension option (July 1, 2036 - January 31, 2037).
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: June 29, 2026, 3:00 PM Local Time Ft Belvoir, VA
- Published: May 28, 2026
Information Requested
Interested companies should provide:
- A company profile (employees, office locations, DUNS/CAGE, business status, SAM registration).
- Capability of providing qualified and experienced personnel with appropriate clearances.
- Past performance as a prime or subcontractor on similar fuels management contracts.
- Details on any anticipated teaming arrangements.
- Evidence of financial capability and stability.
- A realistic phase-in period required to commence performance.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an obligation to issue a solicitation. The Government will not pay for information received. Responses will inform future acquisition strategies.