DLA Energy - Bulk Petroleum Products Inland/East/Gulf Coast (IEG) 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
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for the Bulk Petroleum Products Inland/East/Gulf Coast (IEG) Program. This notice aims to identify interested and capable sources for providing various turbine and naval distillate fuels. This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. A synopsis and solicitation are anticipated in June 2026. Responses are due by May 21, 2026, at 3:00 pm ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers estimated annual bulk quantities of:
- Turbine Fuel, Aviation, JP8: 1,000,000 USG (MIL-DTL-83133K)
- Turbine Fuel, Aviation, JP5: 303,146,000 USG (MIL-DTL-5624X)
- Turbine Fuel, Aviation, JAA: 1,232,584,000 USG (ASTM D-1655-24)
- Fuel, Naval Distillate, F76: 219,404,000 USG (MIL-DTL-16884P)
Anticipated delivery methods include tanker, barge, truck, railcar, and/or pipeline.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Anticipated IDIQ, Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment contract if awarded)
- Anticipated Ordering Period: Date of award through March 31, 2028
- Anticipated Delivery Period: April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2028 (with 30-day carryover)
- Response Deadline: May 21, 2026, at 3:00 pm Eastern Time
- Pre-Proposal Conference: Tentatively scheduled for June 30, 2026, at 11:00 am ET via Zoom (link TBD). Confirm attendance by June 23, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The notice specifically seeks to identify qualified Small Businesses, 8(a) participants, HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned (EDWOSB), and women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns. The NAICS code is 324110, Petroleum Refining. To qualify as small, a petroleum refiner must have no more than 1,500 employees or no more than 200,000 barrels per calendar day total Operable Atmospheric Crude Oil Distillation capacity.
Submission & Questions
Interested parties should submit responses including company name, address, point of contact (email, phone), types of fuel capable of being supplied, sources of supply, and transportation modes. Responses and questions should be emailed to Taniko Jones (Taniko.jones@dla.mil) and Forrest Bennett (Forrest.bennett@dla.mil). Shannon Coleman (shannon.Coleman@dla.mil) can also be contacted for questions. For the pre-proposal conference, include full name, title, email, and company name/address in your confirmation email.