Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition
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 two urgent contract actions, SPE602-26-P-0455 and SPE602-26-P-0456. These contracts, totaling approximately $97,052,467.89, were awarded to BP Oil International Limited for the delivery of Aviation Turbine Fuel (JA1) to specific Defense Fuel Service Points (DFSPs) due to unusual and compelling urgency.
Scope of Award
This J&A details the sole-source procurement of Aviation Turbine Fuel (JA1) for two distinct requirements:
- Requirement 1: Aviation Turbine Fuel (JA1) with Static Dissipator Additive (SDA) via FOB Origin pipeline to DFSP CEPS. This contract is valued at $48,896,739.99 with a period of performance from award to March 28, 2026.
- Requirement 2: Aviation Turbine Fuel (JA1) without additives via FOB Origin pipeline to DFSP EXOLUM Pipeline System. This contract is valued at $48,155,727.90 with a period of performance from April 1, 2026, to May 15, 2026.
Contract Details
- Type: Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (J&A)
- Authority: FAR 6.103-2 (Unusual and Compelling Urgency)
- Awardee: BP Oil International Limited
- Total Value: Approximately $97,052,467.89
- Award Date: March 5, 2026
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 9130 (Liquid Propellants And Fuels, Petroleum Base)
Rationale for Sole Source
DLA Energy justified the sole-source award based on unusual and compelling urgency. Market research identified BP Oil International Limited as the only capable vendor with intimate knowledge of the supply chain for these specific locations, making them uniquely positioned to meet the urgent, one-time purchase requirements. No further market research was conducted for these specific urgent procurements.
Future Acquisitions
Crucially, DLA Energy states that future fuel requirements for these locations will be acquired through annual contracts awarded via full and open competition under the AEM Bulk Program.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Paul Johnson, paul.johnson@dla.mil, 4457378517
- Secondary Contact: Gerardo Gomez, gerardo.gomez@dla.mil, 4457374741