Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) fuel services at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, TX
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 Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) fuel services at Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi, TX. This effort seeks to identify qualified businesses capable of managing, operating, and maintaining comprehensive fuel facilities. Responses are due Monday, April 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The anticipated contract, SPE603-26-R-0536, will require the contractor to provide all non-personal services, personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and supervision for the GOCO fuel facilities. Core responsibilities include:
- Receiving, storing, handling, and dispensing government-owned fuel products.
- Maintaining strict product quality, accountability, and inventory control.
- Conducting routine sampling and testing for product quality surveillance.
- Performing operator, preventive, and recurring maintenance for all fuel facilities, systems, and equipment.
- Providing a fully trained and qualified workforce.
- Ensuring full compliance with all applicable Department of War, federal, Navy, state, and local environmental, safety, and security directives.
The NAS Corpus Christi aviation bulk fuel storage compound includes two 6,000-barrel tanks, receiving fuel by commercial tank truck and supplying mobile refuelers. The facilities support various aviation units, training squadrons (VT-27, VT-28, VT-31, VT-35), a US Customs Service Unit, transient customers, and the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD).
Anticipated Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
- Period of Performance: A four-year base period, one five-year option period, and a six-month service extension.
- Solicitation: SPE603-26-R-0536 will be published on SAM.gov. Active SAM registration will be required for award eligibility.
- NAICS: 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage) with a $36.5 million size standard.
- Set-Aside: None specified at this stage; potential for small business and small disadvantaged business set-asides will be considered based on responses.
Information Sought
DLA Energy requests capability statements (maximum ten pages) addressing:
- Corporate Overview: Company details, CAGE, UEI, POC, business size, and socioeconomic certifications.
- Relevant Experience: Two to three contract examples from the last five years, detailing scope, value, type, and relevance to GOCO fuels management.
- Technical and Staffing Capability: Ability to source, train, and retain qualified personnel.
- Financial and Administrative Capability: Affirmation of financial stability and access to credit.
- Teaming Strategy: Description of anticipated prime/subcontractor relationships and work share.
- Phase-In Period: Statement on realistic phase-in requirements.
Submission Instructions
Submit capability statements via email to Mason Smith (mason.smith@dla.mil) and R. (Thea) Miller-Smith (radhiyah.smith@dla.mil) by April 13, 2026, 3:00 PM ET. The email subject line must be "NAS Corpus Christi (SPE603-26-R-0536): Sources Sought." This is for market research only and does not obligate the Government to a contract.