Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) Fuel Storage Services in Vandenberg AFB, CA
Overview
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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, TX, including NALF Orange Grove. This is an unrestricted acquisition under Full and Open Competition. Proposals are due June 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for maintaining and operating government-owned facilities and equipment, providing bulk fuel services, and conducting fuel operations in accordance with best commercial practices. This includes receiving, maintaining, storing, sampling, testing, transferring, and issuing petroleum products. Services extend to off-station fuel support for aircraft and ground equipment. The scope covers the NAS Kingsville aviation bulk fuel storage compound (three 20,000-barrel tanks) and the NALF Orange Grove compact system (three 25,000-gallon tanks). Contractor-provided fuel trucks are required at the start of the contract.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: SPE603-26-R-0528
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Full and Open Competition)
- 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: October 1, 2035 – March 31, 2036 (up to 6 months)
- Amendments:
- Amendment 0001 provided pre-proposal conference details (held April 28, 2026).
- Amendment 0002 incorporated FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (APR 2026), requiring compliance and flow-down to subcontracts.
- Amendment 0003 & 0004 extended the proposal due date.
Evaluation & Submission
- Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical/Management (rated Acceptable/Unacceptable across Staffing, Operations, Maintenance, Contractor-Furnished Facilities/Equipment), Past Performance, and Price.
- Proposal Due Date: June 22, 2026, no later than 9:00 AM Local Time Fort Belvoir, VA (EST).
- Submission: Offers must be emailed to Annalise.Henzler@dla.mil and Dominique.1.Vest@dla.mil.
- Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM and PIEE (WAWF).
Key Attachments & Requirements
Bidders must review and complete various attachments, including the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Quality Assurance Provisions (QAPS), Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), Past Performance Reference List, Price Proposal Form, Wage Determination, and a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for specific roles. Key personnel (CEO, Terminal Manager, Assistant Terminal Manager) are mandatory. Contractors must provide and maintain all necessary vehicles and equipment and comply with security and environmental regulations.