Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) Fuel Storage Services in Vandenberg AFB, CA
Overview
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Set Aside
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 soliciting proposals for Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) Aircraft Fuel & Ground Fuel Support Services and Fuel Storage & Distribution at Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville, Texas, including NALF Orange Grove. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract under an 8(a) Set-Aside. Offers are due May 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM local time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for operating and maintaining government-owned facilities and equipment, providing bulk services, and fuel operations in accordance with best commercial practices. This includes receiving, maintaining, storing, sampling, testing, transferring, and issuing petroleum products, as well as providing off-station fuel servicing to aircraft and support equipment. The scope covers the NAS Kingsville aviation bulk fuel storage compound (three 20,000-barrel tanks) and NALF Orange Grove (three 25,000-gallon tanks).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS Code: 493190 (Other Warehouse and Storage)
- Size Standard: $36.5 million
- Period of Performance:
- Base Period: October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2030 (4 years)
- Option Period: October 1, 2030 – September 30, 2035 (5 years)
- Option to Extend: Up to 6 months (October 1, 2035 – March 31, 2036)
Key Requirements
Offerors must provide sufficient staffing, including mandatory Key Personnel (Corporate Executive Officer, Terminal Manager, Assistant Terminal Manager). Various detailed plans are required, such as a Contract Compliance Plan, Product Quality Surveillance Plan, Maintenance Plan, Operations and Staffing Plan, and Safety Plan. The contractor must provide and maintain all necessary vehicles and equipment, ensure security compliance, and obtain Common Access Cards (CAC) for personnel. Quality assurance provisions (SQAP) detail requirements for QCPs, tank inspections, sampling, and testing.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: May 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM local time.
- Questions Due: May 04, 2026, at 9:00 AM.
- Submission Method: Email offers to Annalise.Henzler@dla.mil and Dominique.1.Vest@dla.mil.
- Evaluation: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection. Factors include Technical/Management (rated Acceptable/Unacceptable, covering Staffing, Operations, Maintenance, Contractor-Furnished Facilities and Equipment), Past Performance, and Price.
- Pre-Proposal Conference: April 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM local time at Naval Air Station Kingsville, 601 Nimitz Street, Kingsville, Texas 78363. Offerors must submit names of attendees in writing to the Contract Specialist.
Important Attachments
Key attachments include the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Price Proposal Form, Past Performance Questionnaire, Past Performance Reference List, Wage Determination (WD 2015-5305 Rev 28), Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA Kingsville TX), and a Small Business Subcontracting Plan template. Bidders must complete the Price Proposal Form and provide past performance references, including client-completed questionnaires and consent forms for teaming partners. The CBA outlines labor terms and conditions for specific roles, impacting labor costs.