1. 6L Eastern Europe Romania & Bulgaria

The Defense Logistics Agency Energy seeks Jet A-1 fuel for delivery to U.S. Air Force bases in Eastern Europe, with proposals due August 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time. This is a small business set-aside, unrestricted procurement. The solicitation SPE605-26-R-0216 has been canceled in its entirety and replaced by this opportunity.

Place of performance comprises two overseas locations: Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base, Romania (CLIN 0001, estimated 1,000,000 gallons) and Bezmer Air Base, Bulgaria (CLIN 0002, estimated 1,500,000 gallons). Delivery is via commercial tank trucks with on-demand capability (24/7 for Romania; 24/6 for Bulgaria), maximum 25 trucks per day, using Cam Lock adapters. Point of acceptance is FOB Destination with a 10% quantity variation limitation.

Fuel must conform to ENERGY QAP C16.09, ASTM D1655, and Defence Standard 91-091. The requirements contract runs September 1, 2026, through October 31, 2027, with firm-fixed-price and economic price adjustment terms. The base reference price is $3.857104 per U.S. gallon as of August 4, 2026, tied to the S&P Global Platts Jet FOB Med Cargo index (AAIDL00) updated weekly, with an upward price adjustment ceiling of 400 percent of the original award unit price. Delivery orders are processed electronically through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) using DoDAAC SPE605.

Award is made to the responsible offeror with a technically acceptable proposal and the lowest evaluated price per location. Evaluation uses three factors: Technical Capability (Pass/Fail), Past Performance (Acceptable/Unacceptable per CPARS and SPRS), and Price. Mandatory deliverables include a signed SF 1449, technical capability statement using exact phrasing, a Certificate of Analysis less than 90 days old, fuel source data sheet, supplier and transportation commitment letters, and detailed vehicle truck information with license numbers, VINs, and high-resolution photographs. NAICS code 324110 applies with a 1,500-employee size standard. Offerors must be registered in SAM.