J&A Eastern Europe
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 has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for an urgent, sole-source modification to procure JA1 jet fuel for Operation Epic Fury in Romania. This action modifies an existing contract with Stonewin International, LLC, due to unusual and compelling urgency.
Purpose & Scope
This J&A (26-0029) justifies a sole-source modification to contract SPE60524D9403 for the urgent procurement of approximately 3,300,000 U.S. gallons of JA1 jet fuel. The fuel is required for delivery to Mikhail Kogalniceanu Airbase and Otopeni Airport Military Base, Romania, to support Operation Epic Fury. The modification was executed due to unusual and compelling urgency, as any delay would have resulted in serious injury to the Government.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole-source modification to existing contract SPE60524D9403.
- Value: Total estimated value of the modification is $27,205,200.00.
- Period of Performance: March 17, 2026, through March 31, 2027.
- Contract Line Item: New firm-fixed-price CLIN 0059.
Set-Aside & Justification
- Set-Aside: Not applicable. This was a sole-source modification justified by unusual and compelling urgency.
- Authority: Justified under 10 U.S.C. §3204(a)(2) and FAR 6.103-2(d).
- Contractor: Stonewin International, LLC, was identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting the immediate delivery timeline due to existing infrastructure and limited market availability.
- Market Research: Formal market research was not conducted due to urgency, but DLA Energy independently verified regional scarcity and supply chain disruptions.
Future Actions & Contact
DLA Energy will continue to monitor the fuel market and intends to utilize full and open competition for future non-urgent requirements. For further information, contact Orlando Merritt at Orlando.Merritt@dla.mil or 571-585-1387.