Fuel Requirement for Saipan
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
The Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to provide JA-1 aviation turbine fuel with additives for Saipan. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The requirement is for 32,386 gallons of fuel. Offers are due June 15, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. (ChST).
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision and delivery of 32,386 gallons of JA-1 aviation turbine fuel with additives. Key requirements include:
- Delivery using equipment capable of offloading through either the R-11 bottom loading system or controlled top loading without free fall.
- Tank trucks equipped with a pump are acceptable, provided the vendor supplies sufficient hoses, adapters, and couplers for interface with the R-11 bottom loading configuration.
- A Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each batch delivered, including laboratory-verified results for density, flash point, sulfur content, water and sediment, and additive concentrations, ensuring full compliance with applicable JA-1 specifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (BPA may result from solicitation).
- Product Service Code: 9110 (Fuels, Solid).
- NAICS Code: 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) with a size standard of 1500 employees.
- Delivery Period: June 18, 2026, to July 15, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Saipan, MP, United States.
- Payment: Will be processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Funds Availability: The Government's obligation is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.
- Questions Deadline: June 12, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (ChST).
- Offer Due Date: June 15, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (ChST).
Evaluation
Award will be based on best value, considering items and services found to be technically acceptable. The evaluation will specifically consider:
- Availability of items/service.
- Technical compliance with the description in CLIN 0001.
- Price. Offerors must submit sufficient descriptive data to validate each item/service proposed.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Total 100% Set-Aside for small business concerns.
Additional Notes
Delivery is FOB Destination, and inspection and acceptance will be conducted at the destination. All work must comply with applicable local, federal, and Department of War environmental regulations.