Sources Sought/RFI - Intoplane/Reserve Storage for Cairns International Airport, Australia
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 Energy (DLA Energy) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for into-plane fueling services and reserve fuel storage at Cairns International Airport (YBCS), Australia. This effort aims to identify capable vendors for a future Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) provisions. Responses are due May 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
DLA Energy requires capabilities for:
- Into-Plane Fueling: 1,000,000 USG of Jet A1 fuel at Cairns International Airport.
- Reserve Storage: 2,000,000 USG of Jet A1 fuel at Cairns International Airport.
The Government is particularly interested in capabilities that exceed minimum requirements, such as existing reserve storage infrastructure (without new construction), scalable storage capacity for surge operations, and enhanced into-plane fueling throughput to reduce turnaround times.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA)
- NAICS Code: 324110
- PSC Code: 9130 (Liquid Propellants And Fuels, Petroleum Base)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 7, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Time (EST)
- Published: April 29, 2026
Submission Requirements
Vendors capable of providing these services are invited to submit capability statements. Submissions must confirm the vendor's role as a fuel service provider or include a validated official letter of agreement/commitment/partnership. All inquiries and submissions must be emailed to Mr. Earl J. Brake II (Earl.J.Brake@dla.mil), Ms. Tomisha King (Tomisha.King@dla.mil), Ms. Monica High (Monica.High@dla.mil), Mr. Orlando Rodriguez, Sr. (Orlando.Rodriguez@dla.mil), and Mr. Alberto Williams (Alberto.Williams@dla.mil). The subject line must be: "Into-Plane – Reserve Storage Requirement – Cairns International Airport, QLD, Australia."
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award. Responses will inform the development of a competitive solicitation. Any firm submitting an offer under a future solicitation may be subject to a pre-award survey to verify technical capability, operational readiness, financial responsibility, and compliance.