Petroleum Refineries

Code 32411
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NAICS Category 32411 (Petroleum Refineries) encompasses industrial facilities that transform crude petroleum and other raw materials into refined petroleum products through complex processing and distillation techniques. These refineries produce a wide range of fuel products including diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, heating oil, and various specialized petrochemical derivatives. The facilities typically engage in activities such as fractional distillation, catalytic cracking, and chemical treatment to convert raw petroleum into marketable fuel and chemical products.

The federal contract awards in this category demonstrate significant complexity and geographic diversity, with contracts consistently ranging from $50,000 to over $200 million. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy appears to be the most frequent awarding agency, focusing on bulk fuel procurement for military installations domestically and internationally. Many contracts are set aside for small businesses (100% small business or partial small business set-asides), with performance locations spanning the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and various international regions including Japan, Australia, and European countries. Typical contract durations range from one-time purchases to five-year agreements with potential multi-year extensions.

Recent federal contract opportunities predominantly involve fuel delivery services across military installations, national parks, and federal facilities. Key solicitations include aviation and ground fuel deliveries for locations such as Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, multiple National Wildlife Refuges, and various military bases in the United States and overseas. The opportunities frequently request diesel fuel, jet fuel, propane, and heating oil, with delivery quantities ranging from 3,000 to 65 million gallons. Contracting agencies include the Department of Defense, Department of the Interior, Indian Health Service, and various military branches, with most opportunities emphasizing technical capabilities, past performance, and competitive pricing.

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