Western Pacific Bulk Fuels Purchase Program (WESTPAC )
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 is conducting a Presolicitation for the Western Pacific Bulk Fuels Purchase Program (WESTPAC). This program covers the annual bulk petroleum requirements for the Western Pacific and Middle East Regions, including Fuel, Naval Distillate (F76), Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JP5), and Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JA1). The estimated delivery period is from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Proposals are due by February 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This procurement seeks bulk petroleum products with specific estimated quantities:
- Fuel, Naval Distillate (F76): 178,617,000 U.S. Gallons (USG)
- Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JP5): 96,924,000 U.S. Gallons (USG)
- Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JA1): 175,790,000 U.S. Gallons (USG), with some requiring additives.
Delivery modes will include tanker, shallow draft tanker, barge, tanker truck, railcar, and pipeline. FOB destination tanker offers will not be accepted.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Presolicitation (leading to a bulk petroleum purchase program)
- Delivery Period: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Set-Aside: There will be no small business set-asides on this procurement.
- Response Date: February 26, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published Date: February 17, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
A phased selection process will be implemented after initial proposal receipt. Only offerors meeting the following minimum requirements in Phase 1 will advance:
- The Offeror is a refiner/manufacturer; OR
- The Offeror provides a Letter of Supply Commitment that meets the standards set forth in L3 Supplement: Evidence of Responsibility.
Offerors failing Phase 1 will be notified without negotiation or opportunity to revise their proposal. The solicitation will be available on SAM.gov under solicitation number SPE602-26-R-0706. Offers must be submitted through the Offer Entry Tool (OET), and vendors are strongly advised to familiarize themselves with the system in advance.
Additional Notes
This acquisition may be subject to the Agreement on Government Procurement (Trade Agreement Act of 1979). All offers must be in English and U.S. dollars. A hard copy solicitation will not be available.
Primary Point of Contact: Yuliya Kent, Yuliya.Kent@dla.mil