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 annual program seeks suppliers for bulk petroleum requirements, including Fuel, Naval Distillate (F76), Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JP5), and Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JA1), for the Western Pacific and Middle East Regions. Delivery is scheduled from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. There are no small business set-asides for this procurement. A phased selection process will be utilized, with initial proposals due by February 26, 2026, 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This procurement covers significant estimated quantities of bulk petroleum products:
- 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 include tanker, shallow draft tanker, barge, tanker truck, railcar, and pipeline; FOB destination tanker offers will not be accepted. Requirements may increase during the delivery period, potentially leading to supplemental solicitations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Annual Bulk Petroleum Purchase Program (Presolicitation)
- Delivery Period: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: February 26, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: February 10, 2026
- Solicitation Number: SPE602-26-R-0706
Evaluation
A phased selection process will be implemented. To advance in the evaluation, offerors must meet one of the following minimum requirements in Phase 1:
- Be a refiner/manufacturer; or
- Provide a Letter of Supply Commitment that meets specified standards; or
- Have successfully held a DLA Energy Bulk Petroleum Products contract within the past three years. Offerors failing Phase 1 will be notified and will not have an opportunity to revise their proposal.
Submission Details
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). Vendors are strongly recommended to familiarize themselves with the OET system and its requirements in advance. All offers must be in English and U.S. dollars. This acquisition may be subject to the Trade Agreement Act of 1979.
Contact
Primary Point of Contact: Yuliya Kent, Yuliya.kent@dla.mil