LCY Stone Fuel Barge
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC), is soliciting quotes for Fuel Barge Services to deliver marine and aviation fuels to the USNS Lucy Stone at Pier 1, Naval Base San Diego, CA. This is an unrestricted combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ N3220526Q0008) for commercial services, with an anticipated award date of March 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal services for a fuel barge, including a tug if necessary, to support the USNS Lucy Stone (T-AO 209). This involves loading Diesel Fuel Marine (DFM F-76) and Jet Propellant 5 (JP-5) fuels at the Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) Point Loma, CA. The required delivery quantities are 900,000 gallons of DFM and 500,000 gallons of JP-5 to the vessel at Pier 1, Naval Base San Diego, CA. A minimum pump rate of 3,000 Gallons Per Minute (GPM) is required. The scope includes providing qualified personnel, equipment, and materials for transit, onload, and delivery operations.
Key Requirements
The fuel barge must be capable of taking samples from all tank levels (upper, middle, lower, bottom, and all-level) without contamination. Cargo tanks must be compatible with the fuel to be carried, with coal tar coating or other incompatible coatings resulting in an unacceptable technical rating. If heating coils are present, they must have been pressure tested within the last 12 months with a "pass" result. Offerors must provide Certificates of Quality (COQ) for the last three cargos, including detailed testing for Naphtha/Condensates, Gasoline, and Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME). Tanks must be clean, gas-free, and certified by a Marine Chemist if required, with specific requirements for benzene levels.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: March 12, 2026 – March 19, 2026
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (No Set-Aside)
- NAICS Code: 483211 (Other Cargo And Freight Services)
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted on a fully completed SF 1449, including a price quote utilizing CLIN 0001. Technical submissions must detail heating coil pressure test results, vessel coating type, and COQs. Award will be made to the quoter with the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) proposal. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness, and technical factors will be assessed on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. Quotes must be emailed in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.
Important Dates & Contacts
- Questions Due: Friday, February 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time
- Quotes Due: Wednesday, March 04, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time
- Anticipated Award Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Contact: Ms. Jordan Castellat (jordan.r.castellat.civ@us.navy.mil) and Ms. Keeley Crosby (keeley.a.crosby.civ@us.navy.mil).
Additional Information
This acquisition incorporates a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (WD 2015-5635 Rev 29) for the Service Contract Act, applicable to San Diego County, CA. Bidders must factor these minimum wage rates and fringe benefits into their proposals.