Western Pacific Bulk Fuels Purchase Program (WESTPAC )
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 a presolicitation for the Western Pacific Bulk Fuels Purchase Program (WESTPAC). This program covers the annual bulk petroleum requirements for the Western Pacific and Middle East Regions, including Fuel, Naval Distillate (F76), Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JP5), and Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JA1). The delivery period is from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. No small business set-asides will be applied to this procurement.
Scope of Work
This procurement seeks to fulfill significant bulk petroleum requirements:
- Fuel, Naval Distillate (F76): Estimated 178,617,000 U.S. Gallons (USG)
- Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JP5): Estimated 96,924,000 U.S. Gallons (USG)
- Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JA1): Estimated 175,790,000 U.S. Gallons (USG), with some requiring additives.
Delivery modes include tanker, shallow draft tanker, barge, tanker truck, railcar, and pipeline. FOB destination tanker offers will not be accepted. Requirements may increase during the delivery period, potentially leading to supplemental solicitations.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Delivery Period: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Set-Aside: None (No small business set-asides)
- Response Due (for this synopsis): March 31, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published Date: March 17, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
A phased selection process will be implemented after initial proposals are received. To advance past Phase 1, offerors must meet one of the following minimum requirements:
- Be a refiner/manufacturer; OR
- Provide a Letter of Supply Commitment that meets specified standards; OR
- Have held a DLA Energy Bulk Petroleum Products contract within the past three years.
Offerors failing Phase 1 will be notified without opportunity for negotiation or proposal revision. The formal solicitation (SPE602-26-R-0706) will be available on SAM.gov, and offers must be submitted through the Offer Entry Tool (OET). Vendors are strongly advised to familiarize themselves with OET requirements in advance.
Additional Notes
This acquisition may be subject to the Trade Agreement Act of 1979. All offers must be in English and U.S. dollars.