SPE60324R5X09 Moresby RFI.pdf

Port Moresby Request for Information April 15, 2024

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SPE60324R5X09

FUEL OPERATIONS SUPPORT IN PORT OF MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

DLA Energy is seeking information on industry capabilities/interest/potential sources for the Receipt, Storage, and Issue of 1,714,286 barrels of Aviation Turbine Fuel, Grade JP5 and Naval Distillate Diesel, Grade F76 (fill capacity), in the Port of Moresby, Papua New Guinea. This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) only; there is no solicitation at this time. The Government is neither negotiating nor calling for offers at this time. This announcement is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to pay for any response preparation cost. The Government will not make an award on the basis of this RFI.

CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS: Fuel operations would primarily consist of Receipt, Storage, Protect and Ship U.S. Government-owned JP5 and F76. All storage capacities and capabilities must be available and operational under a single deep water storage terminal facility.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Port of Moresby, PNG

ESTIMATED ANNUAL THROUGHPUT: 976,190 barrels

CAPABILITIES SOUGHT:

a. Facilities capable of receiving:

U.S. Government-owned petroleum products via tanker/barge on a 24 hours per day, seven days per week basis at pumping rates compatible with the mode of transportation tendered, a minimum of 2,000 barrels per hour for barges and 8,000 barrels per hour for tankers. Deep-water tanker/barge berth and access to the open sea. Alternate receipt into seaport tankage via road tanker truck.

b. Facilities capable of shipping:

U.S. Government-owned petroleum products via tanker/barge on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis, at pumping rates compatible with the mode of transportation tendered (minimum 2,000 barrels for barges and 8,000 barrels per hour for tankers). Also, the ability to issue to tank trucks and/or pipeline to airport.

c. Dock Berthing and Mooring Facilities: Facilities capable of receiving and berthing tanker/barge not to exceed 46,000 dead-weight tonnage (DWT), 625 feet length overall (LOA), beam of 100 feet, with a minimum draft of 42 feet at the dock. The facilities should be equipped with a turning dolphin capable of accommodating the lateral forces induced when turning a vessel. Provide a detailed description of any port restriction/requirement and harbor, or other fees, along with height restrictions from ships manifold to the waterline during loading.

d. Ability to simultaneously issue to two (2) Medium Range Tanker’s, T-AO’s, T-AKE’s and/or barges. Barges are used to fill and support offshore moored vessels.

e. Lighting: The facility must be equipped with illumination to allow receipt and shipping operations during hours of darkness.

f. Storage of Aviation Turbine Fuel, Grade JP5 totaling 1,190,476 barrels

g. Storage of Naval Distillate Diesel, Grade F76 totaling 523,810 barrels

h. All product must be held at a single location

Port Moresby Request for Information April 15, 2024

i. If the total storage capacity cannot be met, provide the capacity that can be supported

Submissions should be sent to Mr. Orin Smith at orin.smith@dla.mil NLT 3:00 P.M. local Fort Belvoir, VA time on May 03, 2024. Please direct any questions concerning this RFI to Contract Specialist, Mr.

Orin Smith at orin.smith@dla.mil or 571-767-9527, and/or Contracting Officer, Ms. Careka Squire at Careka.squire@dla.mil or 571-767-6680.

Interested firms must include in their submission, the RFI number SPE60324R5X09 in the subject line of their emails. The following information is requested:

1. Provide a company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history (last 3 years), office location(s), DUNS/CAGE Code number, business size, and a statement regarding current business status.

2. Capability Statement. Provide a brief explanation of your firm's capabilities to provide Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated Fuel Storage Facilities, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and supervision necessary to receive, store, issue, maintain quality, account for petroleum products, maintain the associated fuel facilities and to provide qualified and experienced personnel, with appropriate clearances, if required.

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

Contract number, Name of Government Agency or Commercial Entity, Period of Performance, Dollar Value, Type of Contract (Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, etc.), and an explanation of services provided as they relate to COCO fuels management. If your firm acted as a subcontractor or joint venture, name the prime contractor or other party, the specific work performed and percentage. Address any past performance problems, and resolutions taken.

4. Location: Please provide the location/address of your facility.

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