Sources Sought.pdf

Sources Sought: Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, FL

SPE603-25-R-0517

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy seeks potential qualified small business sources to perform non-personal, Government-owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) operation and maintenance of grounds fuel management and alongside aircraft refueling services at Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Florida. This notice is also issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), a promise to issue an RFP, or a promise by the Government to pay for information received in response to this notice or any subsequent announcement. This information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract. For reference purposes, this System for Award Management (SAM) notice is numbered SPE60325R0517.

DLA Energy Bulk Petroleum Supply Chain Services – FESAB seeks to identify potential qualified small businesses that can perform non-personal services to operate and maintain GOCO fuel facilities at NAS Key West, FL. Interested firms should be able to provide all personnel, management, operation, maintenance, repair, product quality surveillance, inventory, accounting controls, security, safety, and environmental protection of the assets, properties and performance duties as identified in the PWS. The contractor must utilize the best industry directives, regulations, and instructions, in accordance with DoD, Federal, Navy, State, and Local References and Laws identified in Appendix C, along with the references listed within each individual subject reference.

DLA Energy will award one firm-fixed price contract for a four-year base period of performance (beginning on or about January 1, 2026), a five-year option period, and an option to extend for not more than six months. The awarded contract will be subject to FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, to include Collective Bargaining Agreement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 493190 and the size standard is $36.5 million.

In response to this notice, please provide the following:

1. A company profile to include the number of employees, office location(s), DUNS/CAGE Code number, and a statement regarding current business status. Please note that registration in the SAM is required for DLA Energy contractors.

2. Capability of providing qualified and experienced personnel, with appropriate clearances, as required.

3. Past Performance. Do you have a past performance review as a prime contractor or subcontractor on a service contract for similar fuels management requirements? If so, please provide the following information:

a. Contract number

b. Name of Government Agency or Commercial Entity

c. Period of Performance

d. Dollar Value

e. Type of Contract (Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, etc.),

f. An explanation of services provided as they relate to GOCO fuels management.

g. If your firm acted as a subcontractor or joint venture, name the prime contractor or other party, the specific work performed and percentage.

h. Address any past performance problems, and resolutions taken.

4. Do you anticipate any type of teaming arrangement for this requirement? If yes, please address what kind of arrangement, what percentage of work, and type(s) of service your firm would perform?

5. Does your company have the financial capability and financial stability, and/or adequate lines of credit to sustain and support a five-year multiyear contract at one or more locations, in the event there are difficulties with invoice payments? Do you have an approved accounting system in place to adequately track all expenditures? Please elaborate.

6. What realistic phase-in period would you require to commence performance with personnel, equipment, and materials?

Responses are limited to no more than 15 pages. The Government will use this information, in addition to other information obtained, to determine its small business set-aside decision. Any information provided to the Government as a result of this notice is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this notice or any subsequent announcement related to this notice.

This Source Sought Notice will remain open for at a minimum 10 days after posting to collect responses.

Response(s) shall be submitted via email and will be considered. Submit any response to Mr. Alontae Uptegrow, Contract Specialist at alontae.uptegrow@dla.mil and Ms. Thea Miller-Smith, Contracting Officer at radhiyah.smith@dla.mil.

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