Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Fuel Dock Services at Port Tampa, FL
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 issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a follow-on contract to Chevron U.S.A. Inc. for fuel dock services at Port Tampa, FL. This requirement supports MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) by facilitating the receipt and transfer of government-owned Jet-A fuel. This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition, not a solicitation for proposals.
Scope of Work
The services entail 24/7 operation for receiving and offloading government-owned Jet-A fuel from government-contracted tankers and barges at Port Tampa. Offloading rates are specified at 6,500 barrels per hour (bph) for tankers and 2,000 bph for barges. The fuel is subsequently transferred via a government-owned pipeline to the Defense Fuel Supply Point (DFSP) Tampa facility at MacDill AFB, FL. The estimated annual throughput is 500,000 barrels of Jet-A.
Contract & Timeline
This is a follow-on contract. The proposed performance period includes a four-year base from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2030. This is followed by a five-year option from June 1, 2030, through May 31, 2035, and a six-month extension option from June 1, 2035, through November 30, 2035. The contract will be funded by the Defense Working Capital Fund for fiscal year 2024.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This requirement is being pursued as a sole source under FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source). Market research conducted by DLA Energy determined that Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is the only vendor possessing the unique and proprietary infrastructure, including a pipeline and land ownership at Port Tampa, essential to meet the requirement without significant capital investment, lengthy permitting processes, and operational disruptions. Alternative methods, such as tank truck delivery, were explored but deemed infeasible due to logistical and infrastructure limitations. No set-aside designation applies due to the sole source justification.
Submission & Evaluation
This document serves as a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) and a Notice of Intent to Sole Source. It is not a solicitation for proposals, and therefore, no submission or evaluation criteria are detailed.
Additional Notes
The current contract for these fuel dock services (SPE60321C5015) is also held by Chevron. Previous market research, including a Sources Sought notice and a Notice of Intent, did not yield any other qualified alternative vendors capable of fulfilling the unique infrastructure requirements. The contracting officer anticipates that the cost will be fair and reasonable based on historical pricing and market analysis.