Amendment 0005 to Solicitation Number SPE608-26-R-0200 3.7 Domestic Ship's Bunkers Program
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
This is Amendment 0005 to Solicitation SPE608-26-R-0200, issued by DLA Energy for the Domestic Ship's Bunkers Program. The amendment primarily reduces quantities for required fuel products and extends the closing date for offers. The opportunity seeks suppliers for Naval Distillate (F76) and Aviation Turbine Fuel (JP5) to be delivered by barge to Ponce, Puerto Rico. Offers are now due by Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The solicitation requires the supply of:
- Item 0058: 46,500,000 Gallons of Fuel Navy Diesel, F76
- Item 0059: 9,300,000 Gallons of Turbine Fuel, Aviation, JP5 Both products are to be delivered via barge to Ponce, Puerto Rico. Quality Assurance Provisions are detailed in Attachment D.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Amendment to a Solicitation (SPE608-26-R-0200)
- Agency: DLA Energy, Department of Defense
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Original Solicitation Title: 3.7 Domestic Ship's Bunkers Program
- Offer Due Date: April 29, 2026, 3:00 PM EST
- Published Date: April 21, 2026
- Estimated Award Date: December 31, 2028 (from Attachment A)
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit:
- Attachment B - Offer Data Sheet: For pricing information, including base reference prices, offer prices without taxes, and separate listing of all applicable taxes/fees. Bidders must understand the Economic Price Adjustment Clause (FAR 52.216-2).
- Attachment C - Facilities Sheet: Detailed information on terminal locations, transportation sources (for barge delivery), and testing facilities for pre-award surveys.
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) / Certificate of Quality (COQ) for each item offered.
- Commitment Letter from the Supplier for each item offered.
- Answers to two planning questions:
- Where is the barge sourcing F76/JP5?
- How soon can the barge start issuing fuel after contract award? Offers must be submitted electronically to DDFBunkers@dla.mil.
Quality Assurance
Attachment D - Supplementary Quality Assurance Provisions outlines critical technical and quality standards, including requirements for COAs, product specifications (MIL-DTL-5624X for JP-5, MIL-DTL-16884R for F-76), testing, sampling, additives, inspection, and acceptance procedures. Bidders must ensure their offerings meet these detailed provisions.
Additional Notes
Except as modified by this amendment, all other terms and conditions of Solicitation SPE608-26-R-0200 remain unchanged.