Government-Owned, Contractor -Operated (GOCO) fuel services at Naval Station Rota, Spain
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) fuel services at Naval Station (NS) Rota, Spain. This is to identify potential sources capable of providing comprehensive fuel facility management, operation, and maintenance. Capability statements are due by June 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated requirement involves the management, operation, and maintenance of non-personal services for GOCO fuel facilities. The contractor will be responsible for:
- Receipt, storage, handling, and dispensing of government-owned fuel products.
- Maintaining strict product quality, accountability, and inventory control.
- Conducting product quality surveillance.
- Performing operator and preventive maintenance on fuel facilities and equipment.
- Providing a fully trained and qualified workforce.
- Ensuring environmental protection, safety, and security compliance.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Anticipated as Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: Expected to include a four-year base period, one five-year option period, and a six-month service extension.
- NAICS Code: 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage).
- Small Business Size Standard: $36.5 million.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit a capability statement (no more than ten pages) via email by Monday, June 1, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The subject line should be "NS Rota, Spain (SPE603-26-R-5X61): Sources Sought." Capability statements should address:
- Corporate Overview (Company Name, CAGE Code, UEI, POC info).
- Relevant Experience and Past Performance (similar size/scope within last 5 years, at least two contract examples).
- Technical and Staffing Capability.
- Financial and Administrative Capability.
- Teaming Strategy.
- Phase-In Period.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
All interested offerors will be required to have an active registration in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. No specific set-aside is mentioned in this Sources Sought notice.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not obligate the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The government will not accept price proposals or pay for costs incurred in response to this notice. A lack of interest may impact the competitiveness of the future effort. The solicitation, SPE603-26-R-5X61, will be published electronically on SAM.gov.