JA Westpac Qatar 26R0703_Redacted_Sam.gov.pdf

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

HEADQUARTERS

8725 JOHN J. KINGMAN ROAD

FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA 22060-6221

J&A Tracking Number: 26-0011

Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition Solicitation SPE602-26-R-0703

1. Summary/Introduction:

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is the Integrated Material Manager for energy commodities and the contracting activity for petroleum products and services for the Department of Defense (DoD). This Justification and Approval (J&A) is for the acquisition of designated petroleum products on an other than full and open competition basis due to only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1 to All fuel products are being procured for use by U.S. military and coalition forces in

This J&A will authorize procurements for one year, and covers total procurements of approximately U.S. gallons (USG) of Turbine Fuel, Aviation (JA1) based on current market value. The total estimated value of the contract, including this and all other extensions is

. Current supply of this requirement is . The JA1 requirement at the located in , is being solicited on an �Other than Full and Open Competition.� Competition for delivery via pipeline is restricted because

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved (FAR 6.104-1(a)(2)):

The action being approved is a J&A authorizing other than full and open competition for the award of a contract for JA1 for FOB Destination delivery to

The contract will be a one-year, fixed price with economic price adjustment (EPA), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a delivery period of January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027, with a 30-day carryover period. The contract will have an option to extend the performance period up to six months, however no additional quantity will be added. Defense Working Capital Funds will be used for this effort.

3. Description of supplies or services required to meet the agency�s need (including estimated value) (FAR 6.104-1(a)(3)):

Requirements are subject to change based on mission needs to support operations throughout the region. The estimated quantity the Government shall award under this J&A is set forth in the table below:

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Cont�d)

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Quantity

(USG)

Product Program Location

FOB &

Mode

Supplier Estimated Unit

Price /USD Estimated

$ Value

JA1

Destination Pipeline

The anticipated cost to the Government for this contract is which represents the quantity multiplied by the historical price paid for this requirement escalated to the base reference price date of January 7, 2026.

4. Identification of the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition (FAR 6.104-1(a)(4)):

This J&A is based upon the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)( ), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.103-1

5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor�s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited (FAR 6.104-1(a)(5)):

delivery modes it can accept for resupply Presently, it can accept fuel delivery Under the most recent competition for this annual requirement, For example, in 2017, a coalition of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries enacted a shipping embargo against

To meet mission requirements for JA1 at

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6. Description of the efforts made to ensure that offers are/were solicited from as many potential sources as is/was practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized as required by Subpart 5.2 and, if not, which exception under 5.202 applies (FAR 6.104- 1(a)(6)):

requirement that is subject to this J&A, DLA Energy nonetheless, posted a Sources Sought notice on SAM.gov under notice SPE602-26-RFI- 0703 on January 21, 2026. The notice stated the Government intended to procure USG of JA1 to support the total annual pipeline delivery. On March 5, 2026, the approximate product quantity amount of this requirement was

The other is planned to be solicited in the upcoming 2026 Bulk Petroleum Western Pacific solicitation SPE602-26-R-0706. This requirement will allow for delivery via pipeline or tanker and will be conducted via full and open competition.

7. Determination by the contracting officer that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable (FAR 6.104-1(a)(7)):

The Contracting Officer determined that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable. The anticipated cost for this action is which represents the minimum required pipeline delivery quantities multiplied by the anticipated price per gallon (based on historical price paid). The anticipated price per gallon for this is determined by the awarded price for this requirement under the current contract with

It is expected that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable on the basis of market prices pursuant to DFARS 215.404-1(b)(i) and market research for the same or similar items in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b)(2)(vii).

8. Description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted (FAR 6.104-1(a)(8)):

DLA Energy�s Requirements and Inventory Control Branch (FENBB), the Agency�s subject-matter experts on the Middle East Region supply chains, conducts ongoing market research concerning fuel supply, transportation, and logistics. FENBB conducted an analysis of possible transportation modes to receive fuel at this end location and compared the modes. Based on its market research,

9. Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition, such as (FAR 6.104-1(a)(9)):

(i) Explanation of why technical data packages, specifications, engineering descriptions, statements of work, or purchase descriptions suitable for full and open competition have not been developed or are not available.

Not applicable.

(ii) When 6.103-1 is cited for follow-on acquisitions as described in 6.103-1(c)(2), an estimate of the cost to the Government that would be duplicated and how the estimate was derived.

Not applicable.

(iii) When 6.103-2 is cited, estimated cost, or other rationale as to the extent and nature of the harm to the Government.

Not applicable.

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition in writing (FAR 6.104-1(a)(10)):

is the only responsible source

The publication required by FAR 5.102 soliciting capability statements from interested parties

11. Actions that may be taken to remove or overcome barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services are required (FAR 6.104-1(a)(11)):

I hereby certify that the data which forms the basis for this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief:

Contracting Officer, Bulk Petroleum Products

Approved:

Senior Procurement Executive