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 contracts (SPE602-26-P-0457 and SPE602-26-P-0458) awarded to BP Oil International Limited. These contracts, totaling $75,632,930.80, are for the urgent delivery of Aviation Turbine Fuel (JA1) with static dissipator additive (SDA) for the Defense Fuel Service Point Central European Pipeline System (DFSP CEPS).
Scope of Award
The J&A details the award of two contracts for JA1 with SDA, sourced from the BP Rotterdam Refinery via FOB Origin pipeline. The fuel is for the DFSP CEPS, addressing critical requirements for the Department of War (DoW).
Contract Details
- Type: Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for awarded contracts
- Awarded To: BP Oil International Limited
- Value: $75,632,930.80 (total for both contracts)
- Period of Performance: Through March and April 2026
- Set-Aside: None (awarded on an urgent, sole-source basis)
- Published: April 9, 2026
Rationale for Award
The contracts were awarded due to "unusual and compelling urgency," necessitating a sole-source procurement to ensure the continuous supply of critical fuel. This approach bypassed full and open competition to meet immediate operational needs.
Future Outlook
DLA Energy explicitly states that future fuel requirements for this location will be procured through annual contracts awarded via full and open competition. This indicates potential opportunities for other vendors in subsequent solicitations.
Contact Information
- Primary: Paul Johnson (paul.johnson@dla.mil, 4457378517)
- Secondary: Gerardo Gomez (gerardo.gomez@dla.mil, 4457374741)