SAM #SPE602-26-R-DomesticJAATransportation

Market Research for Nationwide Transportation of Aviation Turbine Fuel (JAA)

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is seeking industry input for nationwide transportation services of government-furnished aviation turbine fuel (JAA) within the continental United States. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy, Contracting Office at Fort Belvoir, Virginia - Scope of Services: - Transport Jet-A Turbine Fuel (JAA) from Defense Fuel Support Points (DFSPs) to Forward Support Bases (FSBs) across multiple geographic zones - Delivery methods include tank trucks, tactical bags, trucks, and tanks - Operations must be capable of rapid deployment and 24/7 delivery in support of national emergencies, contingencies, or technical directives - Product Line Items: - Multiple line items for surge, sustainment/resupply, and testing drills in eight zones and two test zones - All line items priced per gallon, including equipment for loading/unloading - Detention charges for time spent beyond two-hour free time for loading/offloading - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials for 24/7 operations - Tank trucks must meet MIL-STD-3004 standards - Strict safety, security, and quality assurance compliance - Surge deliveries must start within 4 workdays and complete within 10 days; drills occur annually or as needed - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; market research only - Contract structure: base year plus four one-year option periods - Estimated contract value likely in the tens to hundreds of millions USD, depending on volume and scope - Potential competitors include major fuel logistics and transportation companies with nationwide reach

Description

This Notice is to gather interested sources for the transport of Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JAA) (U.S. Government Furnished Product) from designated Defense Fuel Support Point(s) (DFSPs) to designated Forward Support Bases (FSBs) via tank truck into tactical bags, trucks, and/or tanks within the Continental U.S. (CONUS). This Notice is solely for the Government's use as a market research tool. This Notice does not constitute a request for proposal(s), a solicitation, or a request for quote(s). If determined appropriate, then a solicitation may be anticipated. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a response to this Notice. All information received will be considered. Failure to respond to this Notice does not preclude a firm from offering on any resultant solicitation; however, a lack of interest in this requirement may keep this effort from moving forward competitively.

DLA Energy has a requirement for the Transportation (NAICS code 484230) of Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JAA) (U.S. Government Furnished Product) from designated DFSPs to designated FSBs via tank truck into tactical bags, trucks, and/or tanks within the CONUS. When directed by DLA Energy, resultant contract(s) shall support national emergency(ies). The Contractor shall provide rapid deployment and delivery of JAA 24 hours a day/ seven days a week upon receipt of Technical Directives from DLA Energy in support of certain national /contingencies/emergencies.

Please see the attached Sources Sought Notice (SSN) and Draft PWS for additional details. 

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