The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is seeking proposals for domestic ships’ bunkers for a performance period from January 1, 2026, to December 30, 2028. This solicitation, SPE608-26-R-0200, is an unrestricted Request for Proposal (RFP) for commercial items and will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Offerors must submit a Certificate of Analysis/Quality (COA/COQ) not older than three months and a commitment letter from the supplier for each item offered, ensuring compliance with MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI. Proposals are due by November 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST, and must be submitted via email, with attachments under 10 MB. Prices must be all-inclusive and in U.S. Dollars, with total ancillary charges not exceeding 10% of the quoted fuel price. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov, possess a CAGE code, and participate in the SEA Card® Program. The solicitation also incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, addressing ethical conduct, small business subcontracting, and environmental regulations.
The document, identified as RFP SPE608-26-R-0200, is an Offer Data Sheet outlining pricing and delivery details for various fuel supply locations across the United States and its territories. It specifies 57 distinct line items for fuel, predominantly ULSD #2 Red Dyed, with quantities listed in USG (U.S. Gallons) and corresponding Base Reference Prices per USG. Each item also indicates the delivery location, method (e.g., TT for Truck Transport, PIPE for Pipeline, TW for Tug/Waterborne, BRG for Barge), and in many cases, the OPIS (Oil Price Information Service) or Platts reference publication used for pricing. The Base Reference Date for pricing is September 9, 2025. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding the Economic Price Adjustment Clause (FAR 52.216-2) and the clause related to taxes (FAR 52.229-6) for offer preparation, indicating that prices will fluctuate during the contract period and taxes must be listed separately. This RFP serves as a comprehensive request for offers for fuel supply, detailing the logistical and pricing requirements for potential contractors.
This government file, SPE608-26-R-0200 3.7 Domestic, is an attachment (Attachment F) to a solicitation, likely a Request for Proposal (RFP), that outlines the process for proposing exceptions to the solicitation's terms. It includes a "DATA SHEET FOR PROPOSED EXCEPTIONS" where companies can list proposed exceptions, their location within the solicitation, and the reason for the proposal. A critical point highlighted is that "Exceptions to the mode of delivery, or delivery location are NOT allowed and WILL render your offer unacceptable and excluded from the Competitive Range." This document serves to standardize how potential offerors communicate deviations from the original solicitation, while also clearly defining non-negotiable terms related to delivery.
Amendment 0001 to Solicitation SPE608-26-R-0200 extends the closing date from November 14, 2025, to November 21, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. This amendment also incorporates several updates and clarifications to the solicitation. These include adding minimum quantities to Attachment A (Schedule of Supplies) and updating the mode of delivery at various locations on both Attachment A and Attachment B (Offer Data Sheet). Furthermore, the amendment updates the links within clauses FAR 52.252-1 and FAR 52.252-2, which pertain to solicitation provisions and clauses incorporated by reference. A new attachment, Attachment F (Data Sheet for Proposed Exceptions), has been added. A critical clarification specifies that for the United States (CONUS), the sulfur content cannot exceed 15 ppm. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect.