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Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO) fuel facilities for the following locations: Aviano AB, Italy, Incirlik, Turkey, Lajes Field, Portugal, Lakenheath / Mildenhall, UK, Ramstein AB/Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · DLA ENERGY
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
SPE603-26-R-5X64
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-06
Response deadline
Aug 24, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
Candice.Ekwoge@dla.mil

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Statement of work, as posted

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. It seeks information from sources that can provide bulk and retail fuel services. No solicitation is being issued currently. For reference purposes, this SAM notice is numbered SPE603-26-R-5X64. The amount of information available currently is limited. This notice is also issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) Part 10. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)-Energy-FESBA seeks potential business sources to perform Fuel Operations, Support Operations, and Management and Administration pertaining to the receipt, storage and handling, and issue services for capitalized fuel products: Aviation Turbine Fuel (JP8), Diesel (SFD), MOGAS or any additional product designated by the Contracting Officer at Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO) fuel facilities at the following locations: Aviano AB, Italy Incirlik, Turkey Lajes Field, Portugal Lakenheath / Mildenhall, UK Ramstein AB, Germany Spangdahlem AB, Germany Firms will be expected to maintain product quality and accountability at these GOCO facilities. Interested firms should be able to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and supervision necessary to receive, store, issue, maintain quality, and account for petroleum products. This procurement will be unrestricted under NAICS code 493190 (Other Warehouse and Storage) with a size standard of $36.5 million. The Government anticipates issuing one solicitation and awarding six firm fixed price contracts for the above listed locals. The base period of performance for the following locations Aviano AB, Italy; Lajes AB, Portugal; Ramstein AB & Spangdahlem AB, Germany; RAF Lakenheath/Mildenhall, UK; is July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2031, with one five-year extension from July 1,2031, through June 30, 2036, and six one-month extensions from July 01, 2036, through January 31, 2037. The base period of performance for the following location Incirlik AB, Turkey; is March 23, 2028, through March 22, 2032, with two five-year extensions from March 23, 2032, through March 22, 2037, and six one-month extensions from March 23, 2037, through September 22, 2037. Contracts awarded are subject to FAR 52.222-41 and Service Contract Act of 1965. Responses are limited to not more than 5 pages. Any information provided to the Government because of this notice is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice. All responses to this notice are to be submitted by 1500 hours local time Ft Belvoir, VA on August 24, 2026. Only responses submitted via E-Mail will be considered. E-Mail submissions to Candice.Ekwoge@dla.mil and Omar.Ruiz-Velazquez@dla.mil Interested companies should respond to the questions below. 1. A company profile to include number of employees, office location (s), DUNS/CAGE Code number, and a statement regarding current business status. Please note that registration in the SAM is required for DLA Energy contractors. 2. Capability of providing qualified and experienced personnel with appropriate clearances, if required. 3. Past Performance: Do you have past performance as a prime contractor or subcontractor on service contracts for similar fuels management requirements? If so, please provide the following: Contract number, Name of Government Agency or Commercial Entity. Period of Performance, Dollar Value, Type of Contract (Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, etc.), and an explanation of services provided as they relate to GOCO fuels management. If your firm acted as subcontractor or joint venture, name the prime contractor or other party, the specific work performed and percentage. 4. Address any past performance problems, and resolutions taken. 5. Do you anticipate any type of teaming arrangement for this requirement? If yes, please address what kind of arrangement and what percentage of work, type (s) of service would you perform. 6. Does your company have experience with Service Contract Act of 1965 covering contracts? 7. Does your company have the financial capability and financial stability, and/or adequate lines of credit to sustain and support a five-year contract with multiple locations, in the event there are delays with the payment process? 8. What realistic phase-in period would you require to commence performance with personnel, equipment, and materials? This Source Sought Notice (SSN) is for planning and market research purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information gathered from this announcement will be used to determine if responsible sources exist and to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive. Furthermore, the Government will use the information, in part, to determine the best acquisition strategy for a potential procurement action and to assist in making future acquisition strategy decisions. This is not a request for quote or proposal. The Government does not intend to award on the basis of this SSN or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this SSN. For questions please contact: Candice Ekwoge, (445) 737-1970, Candice.Ekwoge@dla.mil or Omar Ruiz-Velazquez, (447) 737-3637, Omar.Ruiz-Velazquez@dla.mil

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Candice Ekwoge
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Email
Candice.Ekwoge@dla.mil
Secondary
omar.ruiz-velazquez@dla.mil
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