Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) Fuel Services at NAWS China Lake, California
Overview
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Place of Performance
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Original Source
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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 for Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) Fuel Services at Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, CA. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify qualified firms for the management, operation, and maintenance of all non-personal services related to these fuel facilities. Capability statements are due March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive non-personal services to operate and maintain GOCO fuel facilities. Core responsibilities include:
- Management, operation, and maintenance of GOCO fuel facilities.
- Receipt, storage, handling, and dispensing of government-owned fuel products.
- Maintaining product quality, accountability, and inventory control.
- Conducting product quality surveillance, sampling, and testing.
- Performing maintenance on fuel facilities, systems, and equipment.
- Providing a trained and qualified workforce.
- Ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, and security directives.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Anticipated Solicitation SPE603-26-R-0530)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: Four-year base period, one five-year option period, and a potential six-month service extension.
- NAICS Code: 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage)
- Standard Size: $36.5 million
- Estimated Annual Throughput: Approximately 13.5 million gallons
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 1500 Eastern Time
- Published: February 20, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties should submit a capability statement (no more than 10 pages) via email to the listed points of contact. The statement must include:
- Corporate Overview (company information, POC, business size, certifications).
- Relevant Experience and Past Performance (2-3 contract examples).
- Technical and Staffing Capability.
- Financial and Administrative Capability.
- Teaming Strategy.
- Phase-In Period. Responses will be used for market research to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This market research will consider potential opportunities for set-asides for small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses based on responses. Active registration in SAM.gov is required for future award eligibility.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP), nor does it commit the Government to a future contract. The U.S. Government will not pay for costs incurred in response to this notice. The solicitation, when issued, will be published on SAM.gov.