Opportunity
SAM #SPE608-26-R-0200-0008
Monthly Delivery of F76 and JP5 Ship Fuel to Port Ponce, Puerto Rico
Buyer
DLA Energy
Posted
May 07, 2026
Respond By
May 20, 2026
Identifier
SPE608-26-R-0200-0008
NAICS
324110, 424720, 424710, 483113
DLA Energy, part of the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense, is seeking a contractor for monthly delivery of ship fuel to Pier 8, Port Ponce, Puerto Rico. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Sub-agency: DLA Energy - Contracting office: Bunkers, Fort Belvoir, VA - Products Requested: - F76 ship fuel: 1.5 million US gallons per month - JP5 aviation fuel: 300,000 US gallons per month - Both fuels must meet MIL-DTL-5624 and NATO F-44 standards - Services Requested: - Delivery to ships on a rotational basis at Pier 8, Port Ponce - 24/7 point of contact for order coordination - Provision of ship-to-ship transfer equipment and fendering for safe fuel transfer (especially when a barge is used) - Unique Requirements: - Delivery must occur within 5 days of order placement - Quality assurance inspections by DLA Energy representatives - Orders typically placed 5 days in advance - Contractor must support approximately 12 vessels weekly, including LCS, LHD, and T-AKE class ships - Evaluation: - Each fuel type will be evaluated independently based on lowest aggregate price per line item - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
Amendment 0008 is hereby issued to update the requirement for Ponce, Puerto Rico under Solicitation SPE608-26-R-0200.
The Government requires 1.5M USG of F76 and 300K USG of JP5 monthly for delivery to ships on a rotational basis in the vicinity of Port Ponce, Puerto Rico.
Period of Performance: 1 June 2026 – 31 May 2027
Ordering & Delivery Requirements:
Orders will be placed approximately 5 days in advance; however, operational requirements may necessitate shorter notice. The contractor shall deliver/discharge fuel within 5 days of product request/order placement. Expect 1–2 vessels per week for resupply, with orders processed and billed via SEA CARD. The contractor shall provide a 24/7 point of contact for order placement and coordination.
Operational Notes:
If a T‑AKE or other CLF ship is available, resupply is expected approximately every 10 days. Delivery Location: Pier 8, Port Ponce, Puerto Rico. Other locations within the Caribbean are not acceptable. In the event of inclement weather or port closures, delivery timelines may be adjusted by mutual agreement. Vessels will range in size from an LCS to as large as an LHD or T‑AKE. If a barge is used for refueling operations, the contractor shall provide all necessary fendering and Ship‑to‑Ship (STS) transfer equipment to ensure safe fuel transfer and compliance with all applicable regulations. Fendering requirements must be appropriate for the barge size and safe nesting against both pier and vessel.
Quality Requirements: Product (F76 and JP5) will be inspected and accepted on‑site by DLA Energy Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) in full compliance with MIL‑DTL‑5624, turbine fuel, aviation, Grade JP‑5 (NATO F‑44).
Evaluation: Award will be made to the technically acceptable offeror with the lowest aggregate price per line item. Each line item will be evaluated independently.