RFQ Misawa, Japan 30,000 USG JA1 (Jet Fuel without Additives), RDD April 20-21, 2026, Quotes due NLT Monday April 6, 2026 3PM Eastern
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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 is seeking quotes for a one-time, urgent and compelling purchase of 30,000 US gallons of Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JA1), a neat jet fuel without additives. The fuel is required for delivery to Misawa, Japan, between April 20-21, 2026. This will result in a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due by Monday, April 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement and delivery of 30,000 US gallons of Turbine Fuel, Aviation, (JA1) (Product code: 9130-00-753-5026). Delivery must be made via tank truck to 35 LRS/LGRF Unit 2014, Building 1173, 1-Chome, Hirahata Misawa Aomori, Japan 033-0012, with unloading at Misawa AB, Japan BLDG 1165. The delivery schedule is 20,000 gallons on April 20, 2026, and 10,000 gallons on April 21, 2026, during hours of 0730-1800, Monday-Friday.
Technical & Delivery Requirements
Commercial delivery trucks must have a minimum capacity of 16KL (4,227 gallons) and be equipped with two 3-inch diameter, 4-meter length hoses, along with specific Male-to-Male and Female-to-Female 3-inch cam-lock joints. Additional reducers may be required. All vehicles and equipment must have clean, decontaminated cargo tanks and discharge apparatus. USAF and bulk fuels contractors will assist with monitoring and discharge. The fuel must conform to ASTM D1655, with modifications for Asian locations requiring Defence Standard 91-091. Specific quality assurance provisions detail Microseparometer (MSEP) ratings and additive requirements (Fuel System Icing Inhibitor, Corrosion Inhibitor/Lubricity Improver, Static Dissipater Additive, Metal Deactivator Additive).
Submission & Contract Details
This is an Urgent & Compelling requirement, and DLA Energy may require vendors to sign an SF1449 with a response window as short as two hours. The resulting contract will be Firm Fixed-Price. There is no set-aside designated for this opportunity. Quotes must be submitted via email to John Gable (john.gable@dla.mil) and DLA FEPAA ENERGY Inbox (DLAENERGYFEPAA@dla.mil) by 3:00 PM Eastern on April 6, 2026. Submissions must include the vendor's CAGE code, point of contact, and name. A Certificate of Analysis (COA), not older than 90 days from the solicitation issue date, is mandatory with all offers. COAs must detail sample test date, test results, test method, and be signed/stamped by a laboratory or QC manager.
Applicable Clauses
This solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, notably DFARS 252.204-7012 (Safeguarding Covered Defense Information), FAR 52.204-21 (Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems), FAR 52.204-27 (Prohibition on ByteDance Covered Application), DFARS 252.225-7001 (Buy American and Balance of Payments Program), and clauses related to telecommunications equipment prohibitions. Offerors are advised to review all clauses carefully.