SPE605-26-RFI-1019.pdf
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying aviation turbine fuel to Tinian International Airport in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The RFI number is SPE605-26-RFI-1019, posted on August 26, 2026, with responses due by September 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM Fort Belvoir, Virginia Time. This is a Source Sought Notice for planning and information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation to award a contract. The expected period of performance is December 1, 2026, through January 30, 2027.
The requirement is for 900,000 U.S. gallons of JP8 aviation turbine fuel (NSN: 9130-01-031-5816) to be delivered via barge in two shipments: 400,000 gallons in mid-December 2026 and 500,000 gallons in mid-January 2027. The fuel will be stored in two above-ground tanks with capacities of 400,000 and 500,000 gallons respectively. Vendors must be capable of barge delivery to Tinian Harbor, which has a shallow draft of approximately 25 feet, and must provide floating booms, boats, and spill containment equipment. The December delivery requires the barge to remain in port for approximately five days for commissioning activities, while the January delivery requires approximately three days. Respondents must provide company information including CAGE Code, technical capability overview, fuel supplier details, refinery status, and any prior experience with the Direct Delivery Ground Fuels Program in Guam, Palau, Tinian, or surrounding areas. Responses should be submitted to Katie Richardson (Mary.K.Richardson@dla.mil), Omar Joyce (Omar.Joyce@dla.mil), and DLA Energy FEPAA (DLAENERGYFEPAA@dla.mil) with the RFI number included in the subject line. Vendors must ensure their System for Award Management (SAM) registration identifies them under NAICS 324110.
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RFI Solicitation:
RFI #: SPE605-26-RFI-1019
Date Posted: August 26th. 2026
Date Responses Due: September 8th, 2026
This Source Sought Notice (SS) SPE605-26-RFI-1019 is for information and planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Energy. The purpose of this SS is to identify qualified Businesses that are interested and capable of providing for the ground fuel requirements for DLA-Energy. This SS is issued for a requirement for a DLA-Energy customer located in Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CMNI). The expected period of performance is December 1, 2026 – January 30, 2027.
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME. General information regarding RFIs: In accordance with FAR 15.101(c), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is issued solely for gathering information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals. Any response to this notice will be treated as information only. DLA Energy will not provide reimbursement for costs incurred in responding to this RFI. Respondents are advised that DLA Energy is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this RFI. Responses to this RFI do not bind DLA Energy to any further actions.
Delivery Address:
Tinian International Airport
Scope:
Product Code: JP8
NSN: 9130-01-031-5816
Product Name: TURBINE FUEL, AVIATION Estimated Quantity: 900,000 U.S. Gallons Transport Mode: Barge (BRG) Tank Type 1 and Capacity : Above Ground Tank, 400,000 USG Tank Type 2 and Capacity: Above Ground Tank, 500,000 USG
Additional Notes:
• Tinian Harbor has a shallow draft of 25 feet. Shoaling areas southeast of the northern berthing area have sounding of 17 and 20 feet. Current mudline elevations at Tinian Wharf are approximately 26 feet MLLW within Tinian Harbor, and approximately 28 feet MLLW at the Channel.
o NOTE: These numbers were measured prior to the Apr 2026 Typhoon Sinlaku.
• The vendor will be required to make two deliveries: (1) 400,000 USG of JP8 in mid-Dec.
2026, and (2) 500,000 USG of JP8 in mid-Jan. 2027.
• The vendor is responsible for providing floating booms, boats, and other necessary equipment needed to contain spills during barge delivery.
• For mid-Dec. delivery, the barge/tanker is required to be in port for APPROXIMATELY FIVE (5) DAYS due to commissioning activities. Assuming the system is fully operations, the rate of fueling for 400,000 USG at 1,000 gpm receipt rate = 400 minutes (or 6.67 hours) plus time to connect/disconnect.
• For mid-Jan. delivery, the barge/tanker is required to be in port APPROXIMATELY THREE
(3) DAYS for initial filling of the second cut and cover tank, pig runs 7-9, and for transferring the remainder of fuel. This will be faster than the mid-Dec. delivery, but it will not be a continuous offloading.
For purpose of compiling responses to this Source Sought Notice, the deadline is set on September 8th, 2026, 3:00PM, Fort Belvoir, Virginia Time.
In responding to this notice please provide the following information:
1. Your company name, CAGE Code, any owners, email address, and phone numbers.
2. Background information of the firm and/or contractor regarding technical capability and ability to perform.
3. Are you capable of supplying fuel via barge or tanker to Tinian International Airport? Are you able to supply JP8 to Tinian International Airport? What are the names and locations of your fuel supplier(s)?
4. Are you a refinery?
5. Has your company participated in any current or previous contracts under the Direct Delivery
Ground Fuels Program? If so, were any of those contracts performed in Guam, Palau, Tinian, or surrounding areas?
Remember to Include “RFI# SPE605-26-RFI-1019 Tinian Fuel Commissioning” in the subject line.
Responses and/or questions are to be sent to the contracting office points of contact:
Katie Richardson at Mary.K.Richardson@dla.mil, Omar Joyce at Omar.Joyce@dla.mil, and DLA Energy FEPAA at DLAENERGYFEPAA@dla.mil.
In addition, please ensure the information in the System for Award Management (SAM) website identifies your company status under NAICS 324110. The solicitation will be uploaded to SAM.gov.
mailto:Mary.K.Richardson@dla.mil mailto:Omar.Joyce@dla.mil mailto:DLAENERGYFEPAA@dla.mil
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