MCAS YUMA, Arizona , Fuel Storage Services and Management, GOCO

Solicitation

This document is a solicitation for Aircraft & Ground Fuel Services and Storage & Distribution services at a Government-Owned Contractor-Operated (GOCO) facility at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, AZ. This is a follow-on procurement. The contractor will be responsible for the management, operation, maintenance, product quality surveillance, inventory control and accounting, security, safety, and environmental protection of the GOCO facilities. This includes providing all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and supervision for receiving, maintaining, storing, sampling, testing, internally transferring, and issuing petroleum products. The contractor is also responsible for all fuel-servicing operations and safeguarding facilities, equipment, and fuel products.

• Management, operation, and maintenance of GOCO facilities.

• Product quality surveillance.

• Inventory control and accounting.

• Security, safety, and environmental protection.

• Provision of all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.

• Receiving, maintaining, storing, sampling, testing, internally transferring, and issuing petroleum products.

• Fuel-servicing operations.

• Safeguarding facilities, equipment, and fuel products.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price

• Period of Performance: 4-year base period, plus one 5-year option, and a six-month option to extend.

• NAICS Code: 493190, Other Warehousing Storage.

• Total contract duration not to exceed 9.5 years.

• Proposals are due by June 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. EST.

• Only email proposals are acceptable. The solicitation number must be in the subject line.

• Basis of Award: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Evaluation Factors: Technical/Management (Acceptable/Unacceptable), Past Performance (Acceptable/Unacceptable), and Price.

• Questions cut-off date: May 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. EST. Submit questions via email to mark.laskoski@dla.mil.

• This acquisition is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business.

• The Performance Work Statement (PWS) is Attachment I.

• Quality Assurance Provisions (QAPs) are Attachment VII.

• Offerors must have an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM.gov.

• Technical Management Proposals are limited to 75 pages.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0002) to solicitation SPE60326R0506 makes the following changes:

• Adds clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026) (DEVIATION 2026 00040)" to the solicitation.

• Provides the pre-proposal slides to all interested parties.

• Clause 52.222-90 is added.

• Pre-proposal slides are provided as an attachment.

• The amendment does not explicitly state changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements, but bidders should review the added clause and the pre-proposal slides for any potential impact on their proposals.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation SPE60326R0506 modifies the following dates and provides additional details:

• Preproposal Conference Date: Updated from April 30, 2026, to May 4, 2026. The time remains unchanged.
• Preproposal Conference Location Details: Provided specific instructions for reporting to the Pass and Registration office at Bldg. 153, Oneill Street, Yuma, AZ 85365, at 0730 hours MST. Bidders must complete required paperwork for a pass, and a Government representative will assist.
• Solicitation Questions Due Date: Updated from May 7, 2026, to May 11, 2026.
• Solicitation Closing Date: Updated from June 3, 2026, to June 8, 2026.

• Preproposal conference date and details.

• Deadline for submitting solicitation questions.

• Solicitation closing date.

• The deadline for submitting questions has been extended to May 11, 2026.

• The final closing date for the solicitation has been extended to June 8, 2026.

• Bidders should note the updated preproposal conference date and follow the new instructions for accessing the location.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Maytag Aircraft LLC and the Communications Workers of America, AFL-CIO, CLC. It outlines the terms and conditions of employment for employees covered by the agreement, including wages, hours, benefits, and working conditions.

• Recognition: Identifies the union as the exclusive bargaining agent for specific employee classifications at Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, AZ.
• Management Rights: Outlines the company's rights in managing operations and the workforce.
• Union Security: Details requirements for union membership or agency fees.
• Grievance Procedure: Establishes a multi-step process for resolving employee and union grievances.
• Seniority: Defines how seniority is accrued and used for promotions and layoffs.
• Wages and Benefits: Includes wage rates, shift differentials, overtime calculations, vacation, sick leave, holidays, and group benefits.
• Duration: The agreement is effective from March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2027, with provisions for automatic renewal.

This document is crucial for understanding the labor costs, employee benefits, and working conditions associated with the contract. Bidders should review the wage rates (Appendix B), fringe benefits, and other employment terms to accurately estimate their proposal costs and assess their ability to meet the labor requirements of the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Past Performance Information Disclosure Consent Form" required for joint venture partners, subcontractors, or teaming partners. It grants consent for the release of their Present and Past Performance Information to the prime contractor. This is necessary because prime contractors are private parties, and such information cannot be disclosed without consent.

• The form is to be completed by joint venture partners/major subcontractors/teaming partners identified in a proposal.
• It requires the consent of the partner to discuss their Present and Past Performance Information with the prime contractor during the source selection process.
• A sample is provided, indicating the context of a joint venture responding to DLA Energy solicitation SPE603-18-R-0512 for operation and maintenance of fuel facilities at Osan AB, Korea; Kadena AB, Japan; and Misawa AB, Japan.
• It includes fields for the signatory's name, title, company name, and address, along with a signature line.

Bidders who are part of a joint venture, subcontracting team, or teaming arrangement must complete and submit this form as part of their Past Performance Information. This consent is crucial for the government to discuss their past performance with the prime contractor, which is emphasized for best value source selections.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the contractor's responsibilities for the management, operation, maintenance, product quality surveillance, inventory control, security, safety, and environmental protection of the USMC facilities at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma.

• Fuel Operations: Includes receiving, maintaining, storing, sampling, testing, transferring, and issuing petroleum products. This encompasses all fuel-servicing operations and safeguarding of facilities, equipment, and fuel products.

• Dispatch Center: Processing all fuel service requests, dispatching equipment and personnel, and maintaining historical records.

• Fuel Servicing: Delivering, issuing, defueling, and providing off-station fuel services to aircraft and support equipment.

• Direct Refueling Operations (Hot Pits): Providing refueling services for aircraft, with specific staffing requirements for Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing Hot Pits.

• Bulk Storage Operations: Receipt, storage, handling, inter-terminal product movement, and issue of capitalized bulk fuel products 24/7.

• Service Station Operations: Dispensing ground products at the Smith St. Station, including system inspections, maintenance, and inventory.

• Ground Fuels: Issuing or defueling by truck to authorized customers, including equipment maintenance and delivery.

• Recyclable and Recoverable Fuels: Responsibility for recycling and recovery of aviation and ground fuels.

• Product Inventory Accountability: Managing inventory of petroleum products.

• Product Quality Surveillance: Maintaining the quality of capitalized stocks.

• Maintenance: Performing normal, continuous use, operation, maintenance, and real-time reporting of discrepancies for all petroleum systems, facilities, and equipment. This includes preventive maintenance, operator maintenance, repairs, and record-keeping.

• Contractor Furnished Equipment: Providing and maintaining necessary vehicles and equipment, including aviation, ground, and utility vehicles, spill remediation kits, and overfill protection equipment.

• Response times for fuel services are defined, with specific requirements for normal and after-hours operations.

• Compliance with various military standards (e.g., NAVAIR 00-80T-109), federal, state, and local regulations.

• Maintenance of facilities and equipment to ensure safe working conditions and uninterrupted service.

• The PWS is for services at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma.

• Operating hours are defined in Appendix A, with the contractor responsible for 24/7 support.

• Staffing: Contractor must provide sufficient flexible staffing for all functions and tasks, including simultaneous operations. No provision for augmentation or overtime.

• Detailed Plans: Contractor must submit various detailed plans, including Contract Compliance Plan, Product Quality Surveillance Plan, Maintenance Plan, Operations and Staffing Plan, Environmental Protection Plan, Equipment Provisioning Plan, Contract Contingency Plan, Security Plan, Inventory Control and Accountability Plan, Safety Plan, and Training Plan.

• Personnel: Essential personnel (Corporate Executive Officer, Terminal Manager, Assistant Terminal Manager) must meet specific experience and qualification requirements. Service personnel roles are defined with required skills and certifications.

• Safety: Comprehensive fuel safety program required, including accident/incident reporting.

• Environmental: Compliance with all environmental codes, regulations, and laws, including spill prevention and response.

• Security: Implementation of administrative and physical security measures, including ADP and Information Assurance, Key Control, and Heightened Security compliance.

• Training: Contractor must establish and maintain a training program acceptable to DoD, DLA Energy, USMC, and station/base regulations.

Attachment / Form

This document, "Attachment VI," titled "Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) FOR DLA-Energy Contracted Fuels Operations and Management Services at MCAS Yuma Arizona," outlines the government's procedures for monitoring and evaluating contractor performance against the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Purpose: To establish procedures for assessing contractor performance and ensuring it meets PWS standards.
• Authority: Based on FAR Part 46, Inspection of Services clauses.
• Roles and Responsibilities: Defines roles for the Program/Project Manager (PM), Contracting Officer (KO), Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), other government personnel, and contractor representatives.
• Performance and Surveillance: Details contract surveillance methods, including Service Delivery Summary (SDS) tables, performance measures, and definitions for Critical, Major, and Minor Nonconformance.
• Performance Measurement: Outlines monthly and annual performance rating definitions and criteria.
• Performance Reporting: Describes the process for COR evaluation, monthly reports, annual Contractor Performance Assessment Rating (CPAR), and documentation of nonconformances using DD Form 2772.
• Appendices: Includes an SDS Table (Appendix A), Monthly COR Report template (Appendix B), Customer Complaint Record form (Appendix C), and Contract Discrepancy Report form (Appendix D).

This QASP details how the government will monitor and evaluate the contractor's performance. Bidders should review this document to understand the specific performance standards, metrics, and reporting requirements that will be used to assess their adherence to the PWS. This includes understanding the definitions of nonconformance, performance ratings, and the reporting mechanisms, which are crucial for successful contract execution and performance evaluation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment VII" titled "SUPPLEMENTAL QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISION (SQAP)", contains various quality assurance provisions (QAPs) that are applicable to DLA Energy contracts. These provisions outline specific requirements and procedures related to inspection, testing, quality control, and handling of products and services.

• ENERGY QAP E1.01: Contractor responsibility for government inspection of services.
• ENERGY QAP E1.11: Contractor Quality Control Plan (QCP) requirements, including procedures for receiving, blending, sampling, testing, storage, handling, calibration, quantity measurement, and corrective actions.
• ENERGY QAP E18.01: Sample submission requirements, including the type, quantity, and shipping of product samples.
• ENERGY QAP E22: Lists inspection offices for DLA Energy contracts, both within the continental United States and OCONUS, along with their respective office codes and contact information.
• ENERGY QAP E28: Details contractor inspection responsibilities for storage, including sampling, retention periods for product composite samples, and various tests for product quality (e.g., appearance, density, flash point, conductivity).
• ENERGY QAP E29: Outlines initial on-station inspection procedures, including timeframe, entry, tank interiors, filtration media, contractor representation, and consequences of default or reinspection.
• ENERGY QAP E34: Describes a procedure for testing water bottoms in fuel storage tanks for the presence of hydrogen sulfide.
• ENERGY QAP E35: Defines nonconforming supplies and services, and outlines procedures for requesting deviations or waivers from contract requirements.
• ENERGY QAP E36: Pertains to inspection of storage facilities and readiness for inspection and acceptance.

This document is highly relevant to potential bidders as it details the quality assurance standards, inspection protocols, and contractor responsibilities that will be expected under any awarded contract. Bidders must understand these provisions to ensure their proposals and subsequent performance will meet DLA Energy's quality requirements. It informs bidders about the types of testing, sampling, and inspection processes they will be subject to, as well as the procedures for handling non-conforming items.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment IV - Past Performance Reference List," is a form that offerors must complete as part of their proposal submission, pursuant to Section M, Past Performance. It is used to provide information on recent and relevant past performance.

• Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ): Offerors are to list up to five PPQs that DLA Energy can expect. DLA will follow up if necessary.
• Additional Contacts for DLA Reference: This section requires offerors to provide details for contacts related to DLA Energy Contracts, including Contract Number, Period of Performance, Place of Performance, Contract Value, Name, Phone Number, and E-mail Address.
• Contact Name (Private Sector or Other Government Agency): This section requires offerors to provide similar details for contacts in the private sector or other government agencies.

Completing this form accurately and thoroughly is crucial for bidders as it directly supports the evaluation of their past performance, a key factor in the proposal evaluation process. The information provided will help the government assess the offeror's ability to successfully perform the contract requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Contract Performance Assessment Form (Attachment II) for Solicitation SPE603-26-R-0506. It is designed to collect performance feedback on contractors.

• General Information: To be completed by the Offeror, including Contractor Name, Point of Contact, Contract Number, Period of Performance, Contract Dates, Contract Type, Brief Description of work/supplies furnished.
• Client Information: To be completed by the client, including Name of Person Interviewed, Title, Email Address, and Client's Signature and Date.
• Performance Assessment Areas: The form guides the assessor through rating the contractor on:
  • Quality of Service
  • Schedule
  • Cost Control
  • Management of Key Personnel
  • Small Business participation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Business Relationships
• Rating Scales: A narrative assessment is required for each area, followed by a rating on a scale of Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unsatisfactory, or Not Applicable. The document notes that for the purpose of this source selection, ratings of Exceptional, Very Good, Satisfactory, and Marginal will equate to an 'Acceptable' rating, while Unsatisfactory will equate to an 'Unacceptable' rating.

This form is used to gather past performance information, which is a critical factor in source selection. Bidders should be aware that their performance on previous contracts, as assessed using this form, will be evaluated. The detailed criteria for each performance area provide insight into what aspects of performance are most valued by the government.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, SPE603-26-R-0506, is for commercial items related to Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) retail/bulk fuel services at MCAS Yuma, AZ. The contractor will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and managing these fuel services and facilities.

• Operation, maintenance, and management of Government-owned retail/bulk fuel services and facilities.

• Compliance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), which is incorporated by reference as Attachment I.

• Adherence to various DFARS and FAR clauses, including those related to safety, environmental protection, security, and contract administration.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Period: November 1, 2026, through October 31, 2030 (48 months).
  • Option Period 1: November 1, 2030, through October 30, 2035 (60 months).
  • Option Extension: Up to an additional six months.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but pricing is based on monthly use charges.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: June 3, 2026, at 03:00 PM local time.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures.

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Factor 1: Technical/Management (Acceptable/Unacceptable basis across 8 sub-factors).
  • Factor 2: Past Performance (Recent and Relevant).
  • Factor 3: Price (Lowest evaluated price among proposals meeting acceptability standards for non-price factors).

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to mark.laskoski@dla.mil and radhiyah.smith@dla.mil.

• The solicitation indicates "UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR: SMALL BUSINESS" and lists various small business categories (HUBZONE, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, EDWOSB), suggesting potential set-aside considerations.

• NAICS Code: 484220, Size Standard: Not specified.

• A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for April 30, 2026.

• Questions are due by May 7, 2026.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).