RFQ Misawa, Japan 30,000 USG JA1 (Jet Fuel without Additives), RDD May 22-28 2026, Quotes due NLT Monday MAY 11, 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 an urgent and compelling one-time buy (OTB) of 30,000 US gallons of Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JA1), without additives, for delivery to Misawa Air Base, Japan. This requirement is for a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Quotes are due by 3:00 PM Eastern on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 30,000 US gallons of JA1 (NSN 9130-00-753-5026), to be delivered by tank truck to 35 LRS/LGRF Unit 2014, Building 1173, 1-Chome, Hirahata Misawa Aomori, Japan 033-0012. The Required Delivery Date (RDD) is May 22-28, 2026, with specific daily quantities:
- May 22: 10,000 gallons
- May 26: 5,000 gallons
- May 27: 8,000 gallons (two 4,000-gallon trucks)
- May 28: 7,000 gallons Delivery hours are Monday-Friday, 0730-1800. Unloading will occur at Misawa AB, BLDG 1165, with assistance from USAF and bulk fuels contractors.
Technical and Delivery Requirements
- Fuel Specifications: Fuel must comply with ASTM D1655 or Defence Standard 91-091, including specific Microseparometer (MSEP) ratings and additive requirements (Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII), Corrosion Inhibitor/Lubricity Improver (CI/LI), Static Dissipater Additive (SDA), and Metal Deactivator Additive (MDA) restrictions). Notification is required for Synthetic Blend Components. (Refer to ENERGY QAP C16.09 JA1).
- Delivery Equipment: Tank trucks must have a minimum capacity of 16KL (4,227 gallons), a pump with two 3-inch diameter, 4-meter hoses, and specific 3-inch cam-lock joints (Male-Male, Female-Female) and reducers. All vehicles and discharge equipment must be clean and decontaminated. (Refer to Delivery Narrative).
- Certificate of Analysis (COA): A COA is mandatory for all offers, must not be older than 90 days from the solicitation issue date, and include sample test date, results, method, and signature. This is critical for overseas fuel deliveries. (Refer to ENERGY QAP C1.02).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price contract.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Quotes Due: May 11, 2026, by 3:00 PM Eastern.
- Required Delivery: May 22-28, 2026.
- Published: May 4, 2026.
Submission and Evaluation
Quotes, including CAGE code, point of contact, and name, must be emailed to John Gable (John.gable@dla.mil) and DLA FEPAA ENERGY Inbox (DLAENERGYFEPAA@dla.mil). DLA Energy will consider Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) assessments (item, price, and supplier risk) during evaluation. Due to the urgent nature, vendors may be required to sign an SF1449 with as little as two hours' notice.
Compliance Requirements
Bidders must comply with various FAR/DFARS clauses, including DFARS 252.204-7012 (Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, requiring NIST SP 800-171), FAR 52.204-21 (Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems), FAR 52.204-27 (Prohibition on a Bytedance Covered Application), DFARS 252.225-7001 (Buy American and Balance of Payments Program), and restrictions on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment/services, and computer networks designed to block access to pornography websites.