ContractSources Sought

Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) Fuel Services at NAWS China Lake, California

DEPT OF DEFENSE SPE60326R0530
Response Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is seeking qualified contractors to provide Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) fuel services at Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, California. The contractor will be responsible for the management, operation, and maintenance of fuel facilities, including the receipt, storage, issuance, quality maintenance, and accounting of petroleum products, specifically F-24 jet fuel, with an estimated annual throughput of 13.5 million gallons. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational readiness of military aviation and related activities at the facility. Interested firms are invited to submit capability statements by March 13, 2026, detailing their experience and capabilities, as the anticipated contract will be a firm-fixed-price agreement with a four-year base period and option periods. For further inquiries, contact Alontae Uptegrow at alontae.uptegrow@dla.mil or 703-859-2746.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
493190
Other Warehousing and Storage
PSC Code
M1GC
OPERATION OF FUEL STORAGE BUILDINGS

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Sources Sought.pdf
PDF202 KBFeb 23, 2026
AI Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy has issued a Sources Sought Notice, SPE603-26-R-0530, for Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) fuel services at Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, California. This notice is solely for market research, not a request for proposals, to identify businesses capable of managing, operating, and maintaining GOCO fuel facilities. The contractor will be responsible for all non-personal services related to receiving, storing, issuing, maintaining quality, and accounting for petroleum products, specifically F-24 jet fuel, with an estimated annual throughput of 13.5 million gallons. The anticipated contract is a firm-fixed-price (FFP) agreement with a four-year base period and option periods. DLA Energy is seeking capability statements by March 13, 2026, from interested parties detailing corporate overview, relevant experience, technical and staffing capabilities, financial stability, teaming strategies, and a realistic phase-in period. This information will help determine the appropriate acquisition strategy.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedFeb 20, 2026
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedFeb 23, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMar 13, 2026
expiryArchive DateMar 14, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Office
DLA ENERGY

Point of Contact

Name
Alontae Uptegrow

Place of Performance

Ridgecrest, California, UNITED STATES

Official Sources