Amendment 0007 to Solicitation Number SPE608-23-R-0200 1.3C Ship's Bunkers Program
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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 Amendment 0007 to Solicitation SPE608-23-R-0200, titled "1.3C Ship's Bunkers Program." This amendment reopens requirements for Turbine Fuel, Aviation, JP5 in Progreso, Mexico. The solicitation operates as an open continuous program with successive closing dates for new requirements, extending through March 31, 2027. Offers specifically responding to this amendment are due February 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This amendment adds Line Item 0041 for the supply of 761.18 Metric Tons of JP5 to Progreso, Mexico, delivered via Tank Truck. Bidders must adhere to specific quality assurance provisions outlined in C16.01 TURBINE FUEL, AVIATION (JP5) (DLA ENERGY JAN 2025), which modifies the MIL-DTL-5624X specification. These provisions detail changes to testing procedures, flash point, acid number limits, Micro-Separator (MSEP) requirements, and additive usage (FSII, CI/LI).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Amendment to an Open Continuous Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 9140 (Fuel Oils)
- Place of Performance (Delivery): Progreso, Mexico
- Base Reference Price (for Item 0041): $743.073944 Per Metric Ton, based on Platts Jet Kero 54 USGC Waterborne PJABM00 (November 6, 2025).
- Ancillary Charges: Total ancillary charges under the BUNKERS SOUTHCOM Purchase Program are capped at 10% of the total contract price per delivery order; amounts exceeding this will not be reimbursed.
- Overall Solicitation Period: Remains open for new line items until March 31, 2027.
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
- Offers Due: Friday, February 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET, Fort Belvoir, Virginia local time.
- Required Documents:
- Completed ATTACHMENT A-2 Offer Data Sheet (reproduced from the provided Excel template).
- Certificate of Analysis (COA) / Certificate of Quality (COQ).
- Commitment Letter from the supplier.
- ATTACHMENT C - FACILITIES SHEET (providing detailed information on terminal, transportation, and testing facilities for each item offered).
- Submission Method: Electronically to DDFBunkers@dla.mil.
Contacts
- Primary: Dennis Gomez (Dennis.Gomez@dla.mil, 8048022528)
- Secondary: Kimberly Morgan (kimberly.d.morgan@dla.mil, 5715851815)