Amendment 0005 to Solicitation Number SPE608-23-R-0200 1.3C Ship's Bunkers Program (SOUTHCOM)
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Energy), is soliciting offers for the Ship's Bunkers Program under Solicitation Number SPE608-23-R-0200, with the latest amendment (0005) introducing new compliance requirements. This amendment incorporates DFARS clauses 252.225-7966 and 252.225-7967, which prohibit contractors from engaging in fossil fuel business operations with entities that are 50% or more owned by the Russian Federation government or Russian fossil fuel companies, with specific exceptions outlined for certain transactions. The procurement is critical for ensuring compliance with national defense regulations and maintaining operational integrity, particularly in light of geopolitical considerations. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Dennis Gomez at Dennis.Gomez@dla.mil or Kimberly Morgan at kimberly.d.morgan@dla.mil, with the amendment effective from December 5, 2025.