Amendment 0008 to Solicitation Number SPE608-26-R-0200 3.7 Domestic 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
Amendment 0008 to Solicitation SPE608-26-R-0200, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy, updates the requirement for the Domestic Ship's Bunkers Program in Ponce, Puerto Rico. This amendment specifies the need for monthly delivery of 1.5 million USG of F76 and 300,000 USG of JP5 to vessels at Pier 8, Port Ponce. The period of performance is June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2027. Proposals are due by May 20, 2026.
Scope of Change
This amendment modifies the original solicitation by detailing the fuel requirements and operational specifics for Ponce, Puerto Rico. Key updates include:
- Fuel Requirements: 1.5 million USG of F76 and 300,000 USG of JP5 monthly.
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027.
- Ordering & Delivery: Orders placed approximately 5 days in advance (shorter notice possible); fuel delivery/discharge within 5 days of request; expectation of 1-2 vessels per week; contractor must provide a 24/7 point of contact.
- Operational Notes: Resupply expected every 10 days if T-AKE or CLF ships are available; delivery location is strictly Pier 8, Port Ponce, Puerto Rico; delivery timelines may be adjusted due to weather; vessels range from LCS to LHD or T-AKE; if a barge is used, the contractor must provide all necessary fendering and Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer equipment.
- Quality Requirements: Product will be inspected and accepted on-site by DLA Energy Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) in full compliance with MIL-DTL-5624.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Amendment 0008)
- Product Service Code: 9140 (Fuel Oils)
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published: May 7, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the technically acceptable offeror with the lowest aggregate price per line item. Each line item will be evaluated independently.
Additional Notes
Offerors should carefully review these updated requirements when preparing their proposals. This amendment does not extend the solicitation period.