SAM #SPE603-26-R-5X20

This opportunity involves the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy seeking market research responses for Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) fuel services at Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi, Texas. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive bulk petroleum supply chain services - Management, operation, and maintenance of government-owned fuel facilities - All personnel, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision required - Receipt, storage, issuance, quality maintenance, and accounting for petroleum products - Product quality surveillance, inventory control, operator and preventive maintenance - Compliance with all federal, Navy, state, and local regulations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all resources necessary for full operation and maintenance - Strict adherence to regulatory compliance and quality standards - Firm-fixed-price contract structure - Anticipated period: four-year base, five-year option, possible six-month extension - Capability statements required from interested businesses with relevant experience

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi, Texas Solicitation Number: SPE603-26-R-0536 Procurement Type: Sources Sought Notice Title: Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) Fuel Services and Bulk Fuel Storage/Distribution at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas Primary Point of Contact: Mason Smith, Contract Specialist Bulk Petroleum Supply Chain Services Defense Logistics Agency Energy – FESAB mason.smith@dla.mil Secondary Point of Contact: R. (Thea) Miller-Smith, Contracting Officer Bulk Petroleum Supply Chain Services Defense Logistics Agency Energy – FESAB radhiyah.smith@dla.mil Response Date: Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time 1. Notice Details This is a SOURCES SOUGHT notice for market research purposes only. This Sources Sought Notice is not a promise to issue an RFQ or RFP in the future. This Sources Sought Notice request seeks information only and does not obligate the Government to contract for any supplies or services. The Government is not seeking price proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited price proposals. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a response to this notice. All information received will be considered. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any costs incurred in response to this notice. All information received will be used to assess the marketplace and determine the appropriate acquisition strategy for this procurement. An offeror will not be precluded from submitting a proposal on any resultant solicitation, should the offeror decide not to respond to this Sources Sought notice. However, a lack of interest in this requirement may keep this effort from moving forward competitively. The potential opportunity for set-asides for small businesses and small disadvantaged businesses will be considered based on the responses received. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 493190 (Other Warehousing and Storage) and the standard size is $36.5 million. 2. Responsibilities The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy anticipates issuing solicitation SPE603-26-R-0536 for comprehensive fuel services at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas (TX). The contractor shall be responsible for the management, operation, and maintenance of all non-personal services to operate and maintain Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) fuel facilities at NAS Corpus Christi, TX. Interested offerors should be able to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and supervision necessary to receive, store, issue, maintain quality, and account for petroleum products, as well as maintain the associated fuel facilities. The core responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Performing all functions related to the receipt, storage, handling, and dispensing of government-owned fuel products. Maintaining strict product quality, accountability, and inventory control in accordance with DLA Energy directives. Conducting all required product quality surveillance, including routine sampling and testing. Performing all operator maintenance, preventive maintenance, and recurring maintenance for all fuel facilities, systems, and equipment. The contractor will be responsible for providing a fully trained and qualified workforce as detailed in an approved staffing plan to accomplish all PWS tasks; including, but not limited to, all personnel, management, and equipment necessary to perform the bulk fuel services outlined in the PWS. Ensuring full compliance with all applicable Department of War (DoW), federal, Navy, state, and local directives and laws concerning environmental protection, safety, and security. 3. Background The NAS Corpus Christi aviation bulk fuel storage compound is a compact system consisting of two 6,000-barrel aboveground fuel storage tanks and the components to receive fuel by commercial tank truck, and supply product to the mobile refuelers at the fill-stands. The fuel storage compound, Building 1717 houses the terminal manager (TM), accounting office, dispatcher, and fuel laboratory. At the opposite end of the flight line are the base service station, Building 169, mobile refueling parking compound, and Building 28, which provides offices for the assistant terminal manager (ATM), maintenance shop, and drivers. The military service station is supplied by two ConVault commercial tanks; Unleaded, gas type (GUR), 4,000-gallon tank and diesel (DS-2), 8,000-gallon tank, which is located across from Building 28’s refueler parking area. Aviation units and training squadrons include VT-27 and VT-28 (T-6B Texan II), VT-31 and VT-35 (T-44C Pegasus/T-54A Marlin II). The base also supports a US Customs Service Unit (BE-360), transient customers and the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD). 4. Anticipated Contract Details Contract Type: The Government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract. Period of Performance: The resultant contract is expected to include a four-year base period, one five-year option period in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, and a six-month service extension under FAR 52.217-8, which may be exercised in monthly increments, (not exceeding six months). Solicitation: The solicitation, SPE603-26-R-0536, will be published electronically on the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov/. All interested offerors will be required to have an active registration in SAM to be eligible for award. 5. Information Sought from Interested Parties DLA Energy seeks capability statements from businesses that have the resources and experience to successfully fulfill the requirements described herein. All interested parties should submit a capability statement of no more than ten pages. The statement must be structured to address the following sections: Corporate Overview Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Point of Contact Information (name, title, phone, email) A statement of business size and a comprehensive list of all applicable socioeconomic certifications (e.g., Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business [SDVOSB], 8(a), HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business [WOSB]). Relevant Experience and Past Performance Provide a summary of relevant experience performing services of similar size, scope, and complexity within the last five years. Respondents must provide at least two and no more than three specific contract examples, detailing for each: Contract Number and Customer (Government Agency or Commercial Entity). Period of Performance and Total Contract Value. Contract Type (e.g., firm-fixed-price, cost reimbursement). A detailed description of the services provided, specifically highlighting their relevance to GOCO fuels management. For work performed as a subcontractor or joint venture, identify the prime contractor and describe the specific scope and percentage of work your firm performed. A summary of any challenges encountered and the resolutions implemented. Technical and Staffing Capability A brief description of your company’s capability to source, train, and retain qualified personnel with the necessary skills and security clearances to meet the PWS requirements. Financial and Administrative Capability A statement affirming the company's financial stability and access to sufficient credit to manage the cash flow for a contract of this scale and duration. Teaming Strategy A description of any anticipated teaming arrangements, including the potential prime/subcontractor relationship, the type of work to be performed by each partner, and the estimated percentage of work share. Phase-In Period A statement on the realistic phase-in period required to become fully operational, including the mobilization of all necessary personnel, equipment, and materials. 6. Submission Instructions Please submit capability statements via email to the points of contact below no later than Monday, April 13, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time. The subject line of the email should read: "NAS Corpus Christi (SPE603-26-R-0536): Sources Sought." Primary Contact: Mason Smith, mason.smith@dla.mil Secondary Contact: R. (Thea) Miller-Smith, radhiyah.smith@dla.mil This is not an RFP. This notice is for planning and informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to award a contract. Modification 01 to Sources Sought Notice SPE60326R5X20 Issued: March 24, 2026 Subject: Addition of Previous Contract Information The purpose of this modification is to provide interested parties with the predecessor contract information related to this requirement. The following information is provided for market research and informational purposes: Previous Contract Number: SPE60017C5012 All other terms and conditions of the original Sources Sought notice remain unchanged. The response date is not extended.