Synopsis - Rocky Mountain /West Coast / Offshore Program - 2026
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 has issued Solicitation SPE602-26-R-0702 for the annual bulk fuel procurement under the Rocky Mountain/West Coast (RMW) 2026 Purchase Programs. This opportunity seeks to procure significant quantities of aviation turbine fuels (JAA, JA1, JP5) and Naval Distillate Fuel (F76) for various bases across the Rocky Mountain, West Coast, and Offshore regions of the United States. The solicitation is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside, with an estimated 8.23% of the fuel quantity reserved for small business concerns. Offers are due by March 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM Fort Belvoir, VA time.
Scope of Work
This procurement covers the supply of:
- Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JAA): ~538,997,000 USG
- Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JA1): ~80,741,000 USG
- Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JP5): ~138,780,000 USG
- Fuel, Naval Distillate (F76): ~107,260,000 USG Deliveries will utilize Tanker, Barge, Truck, and Pipeline methods, with both FOB Origin and Destination options, depending on specific requirements and locations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment.
- Ordering Period: Date of award through September 30, 2027.
- Delivery Period: October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with a 30-day Carry Over period.
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with 8.23% of the fuel quantity estimated for small businesses.
- NAICS Code: 324110.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically using the Bulk Offer Entry Tool (OET), which is mandatory. The evaluation process will follow a Gated Approach:
- Phase 1 (Inherent Capability): Offerors must be a refiner/manufacturer, provide a Letter of Supply Commitment, or have held a DLA Energy Bulk Petroleum Products contract within the past 3 years. Failure to meet these criteria will result in exclusion from further evaluation.
- Phase 2 (Lowest Price/Technically Acceptable): Evaluation will be based on Technical Acceptability (meeting requirements in Sections B, C, E, F) and Price, determined by the lowest laid-down price using the Bid Evaluation Model (BEM).
Key Amendments & Changes
The solicitation has undergone five amendments. Amendment 0005 (May 14, 2026) revised the Receipt % and additives package for CLIN 0107 JAA to DFSP HICKAM. Amendment 0004 (May 7, 2026) made extensive revisions, including updated escalator IDs and base reference prices for various fuels, adjusted quantities for CLIN 0061 JAA to DFSP Pearl Harbor, revised delivery notes and parcel sizes for multiple locations, and incorporated/removed numerous FAR clauses. Amendment 0003 (February 25, 2026) confirmed the offer due date of March 4, 2026, and detailed the Gated Approach evaluation strategy.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Mr. Matthew Padfield at Matthew.Padfield@dla.mil or Ms. Susannah Chung at Susannah.Chung@dla.mil.