Sources Sought Notice: Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville, TX
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified small businesses for Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) aircraft and ground fuel support services at Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville, TX. This market research aims to determine potential small business set-aside decisions. Responses are due March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide non-personal services to operate and maintain GOCO fuel facilities at NAS Kingsville, TX, and any outlying fields. This includes providing all necessary personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and supervision to:
- Receive, store, issue, and maintain the quality of petroleum products.
- Account for petroleum products.
- Maintain associated fuel facilities.
- Provide fuel trucks at the start of the contract period.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipates a Firm-Fixed Price contract)
- Duration: Anticipated 4-year base period, 5-year option, and a 6-month extension option.
- NAICS: 493190 (Size Standard: $36.5 million)
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine small business set-aside.
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, 0900 Local Time Fort Belvoir, VA.
- Published: February 27, 2026.
Response Requirements
Interested firms should submit a response (limited to 15 pages) addressing:
- Company Profile: Employees, locations, DUNS/CAGE, business status (SAM registration required).
- Personnel: Capability of providing qualified and experienced personnel.
- Past Performance: Details on similar GOCO fuels management contracts (prime or sub), including contract number, agency, period, dollar value, type, services, and any issues/resolutions.
- Teaming Arrangements: If applicable, describe the arrangement, work percentage, and service types.
- Financial Capability: Ability to sustain a multi-year contract, lines of credit, and an approved accounting system.
- Phase-in Period: Realistic timeframe to commence performance.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government will not pay for information received.