Government Owned, Contractor Operated (GOCO) Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, FL Fuel Services
ID: SPE60325R0517Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA ENERGYFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060, USA

NAICS

Other Warehousing and Storage (493190)

PSC

OPERATION OF FUEL SUPPLY FACILITIES (M1NA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/68a1a65f445546dfb5f7a5d29ba5772d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is seeking qualified small businesses to provide Contractor-Operated fuel storage and management services at Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Florida. The procurement involves the operation and maintenance of fuel facilities, including aircraft and ship aviation fuel services, ensuring safety, quality control, and environmental compliance. This opportunity is significant as it supports military operations by managing critical fuel resources, with a firm-fixed price contract anticipated to begin around January 1, 2026, featuring a four-year base period and additional options. Interested firms must demonstrate their capabilities and past performance, with responses due via email to designated contacts within DLA Energy, following the publication of the solicitation expected within the next 60 days.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alontae Uptegrow
    (703) 859-2746
    alontae.uptegrow@dla.mil
    Thea Miller-Smith
    (571) 585-0951
    Radhiyah.Smith@dla.mil
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    Sources Sought.pdf
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is seeking qualified small businesses for the non-personal, Contractor-Operated operation and maintenance of fuel management and aircraft refueling services at Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Florida. This Sources Sought Notice aims to conduct market research as per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and is not a formal Request for Proposal (RFP). DLA Energy plans to award a firm-fixed price contract with a four-year base period beginning around January 1, 2026, and includes additional option periods. Interested firms must demonstrate their capabilities, past performance in fuels management, financial stability, and provide a comprehensive company profile. Key details required in responses include experience as a prime contractor or subcontractor, proposed teaming arrangements, financial capabilities, and a realistic phase-in period for contract commencement. The notice invites responses, which will aid the government in determining small business set-aside decisions and is open for at least 10 days post-publication. Responses must be submitted via email to designated contacts within DLA Energy.
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