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 the award of a contract to BP Oil International Limited. This J&A covers a spot buy purchase of Aviation Turbine Fuel (JA1) with static dissipator additive (SDA) valued at $40,932,610.60.
Purpose & Scope
This J&A justifies the procurement of commercial aviation turbine jet fuel (JA1) with SDA, delivered via FOB Origin pipeline to the Defense Fuel Support Point Central European Pipeline System (DFSP CEPS). The award was made on an unusual and compelling urgency basis to meet an immediate requirement.
Contract Details
- Contract Number: SPE602-26-P-0469
- Awardee: BP Oil International Limited
- Value: $40,932,610.60 (estimated)
- Type: Sole-source award due to unusual and compelling urgency
- Period of Performance: From the date of award
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. §3204(a)(2), as implemented by FAR 6.103-2
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This was a sole-source award; therefore, no set-aside was applicable. The J&A was publicized after the award due to the urgency, which precluded prior approval and a synopsis posting.
Justification & Evaluation
DLA Energy conducted a Request for Information (RFI) with BP Oil International Limited. The Contracting Officer determined the award price to be fair and reasonable based on prevailing market conditions and commodity index prices.
Additional Notes
Future fuel requirements for this location are planned to be met through annual contracts awarded using full and open competition via the AEM bulk Program.
Contact Information
- Primary: Jacee Stumpf (jacee.stumpf@dla.mil, 9372062063)
- Secondary: Paul Johnson (Paul.Johnson@dla.mil, 4457378517)