Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, CA
SOL #: SPE603-26-R-0521Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA ENERGY
FORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060, United States
Place of Performance
Oceanside, CA
NAICS
Other Warehousing and Storage (493190)
PSC
Operation Of Fuel Storage Buildings (M1GC)
Set Aside
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Jun 4, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jul 20, 2026, 6:00 PM
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 issued a Solicitation (SPE603-26-R-0521) for Alongside Aircraft Refueling Services at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, CA. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside and requires contractors to furnish, manage, maintain, and operate Government Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) facilities and equipment on a 24/7 basis. Proposals are due by July 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive fuel management services, including:
- Fuel Servicing Operations: Issue and defuel aviation fuel to aircraft and support equipment using mobile fuel servicing vehicles and fixed direct refueling systems, including ground fuel operations for tenant squadron Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
- Equipment Management: Provide and maintain aviation, ground, and utility vehicles and equipment.
- Product Quality Surveillance: Ensure all fuel products remain on-specification.
- Maintenance: Responsible for the maintenance of contractor-furnished vehicles and equipment.
- Compliance: Adherence to all Federal, State, Local, and DoD regulations for safety, environmental protection, and spill prevention.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract.
- Period of Performance: Includes a base period (September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2030) and an option period (September 30, 2030, through September 29, 2035).
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14).
- Place of Performance: MCAS Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA 92058.
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical/Management (Acceptable/Unacceptable), Past Performance, and Price. Award will be made to the most advantageous offeror.
- Past Performance: Offerors must complete and submit Attachment VI (Past Performance References) and understand that Attachment IV (Past Performance Questionnaire) will be used for assessment. Joint Venture/Subcontracting partners require Attachment V (Consent Form).
- Pricing: Bidders must use Attachment VII (Price Proposal Form) to detail pricing for the base and option periods, including specific Contract Line Items (CLINs) for fuel management services.
- Labor Costs: Bidders should review Attachment II (Collective Bargaining Agreement) as it details wages, benefits, and employment conditions for Dispatcher/DCO and Driver System Operator classifications, which will impact labor cost estimations.
- Quality Assurance: Attachment III (DLA Energy Quality Assurance Provisions) outlines critical inspection, testing, and acceptance requirements for petroleum products and services.
Key Dates
- Pre-Proposal Conference: Scheduled for June 23, 2026.
- Questions Due: June 29, 2026.
- Proposals Due: July 20, 2026, 6:00 PM ET.
Contact Information
- Primary: Chris Kidwell (christopher.kidwell@dla.mil, 571-474-5394)
- Secondary: Thea Miller-Smith (Radhiyah.Smith@dla.mil, 571-585-0951)
People
Points of Contact
Chris KidwellPRIMARY
Thea Miller-SmithSECONDARY
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Solicitation
Posted: Jun 4, 2026