Request for Information for PACOM JA1 with Additives, JP8
ID: SPE605-25-RFI-1001Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA ENERGYFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060, USA

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Petroleum Refineries (324110)

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LIQUID PROPELLANTS AND FUELS, PETROLEUM BASE (9130)
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is conducting a sources sought notice to identify suppliers capable of providing Jet Fuel (JA1) with additives and Turbine Fuel Aviation (JP8) for military operations. The agency seeks detailed information regarding the suppliers' capabilities, including organization details, technical and financial background, types of fuel available, storage capacities, and locations of fuel source facilities, particularly in regions such as Guam, South Korea, and Vietnam. These fuels are critical for military readiness and operational logistics, ensuring that forces have access to reliable and compliant fuel sources. Interested parties should contact Hannah Savine at hannah.r.savine@dla.mil or Kimberly Binns at kimberly.binns@dla.mil for further information, and ensure their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate in future opportunities.

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    The document outlines the specifications and requirements for the delivery of Aviation Turbine Fuel (JP8) by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy. It emphasizes compliance with MIL-DTL-83133K dated July 18, 2018, and mandates adherence to all applicable environmental regulations at the delivery location. Key points include limits on particulate matter and Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) content, and specific modifications related to filtration testing, MSEP rating limits, and the clear appearance of the finished product. The document stipulates different sulfur content limits for specific delivery regions, as well as requirements for additives and their injection into the fuel. Additionally, it outlines the contractor's responsibilities in meeting more stringent local requirements and the protocol for compliance verification. The overall purpose of the document is to ensure that contracted fuel meets precise quality and environmental standards, vital for military and operational readiness. The clarity of these specifications reflects the government's commitment to supplier accountability and environmental stewardship within its procurement processes.
    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy has issued a sources sought notice aimed at gathering market research regarding suppliers for ground fuels, specifically Jet Fuel (JA1) and Turbine Fuel Aviation (JP8) with additives. This notice is not a solicitation for bids or quotes and invites interested organizations to provide specific information about their capabilities, including organization details, financial and technical background, fuel supply types, storage capacities, and locations of fuel source facilities. The notice particularly addresses potential fuel supply in several countries and regions, including Guam, South Korea, and Vietnam, among others. DLA Energy is also seeking information on the available means of fuel transportation, such as tank trucks and drums, and requires suppliers to indicate lead times for delivery over a 300-mile radius. Interested parties are encouraged to ensure their registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) for compatibility with DLA Energy opportunities. This initiative supports DLA Energy's mission of efficient fuel provision and logistics management in targeted international markets.
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