Contracted Laboratory Services CONUS
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPE603-26-R-5X14
- Agency
-
Energy
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is seeking to procure contracted laboratory testing services for government-owned petroleum products throughout the Continental United States (CONUS). The contractor will be responsible for conducting comprehensive laboratory testing in compliance with military specifications and industry standards, including testing for jet fuels (JET A, JET A-1, JP-8, JP-5, JPTS), diesel fuels, unleaded automotive fuels, fuel additives, and lubricating oils. Testing must conform to established specifications such as ASTM D1655, MIL-DTL-83133, ASTM D975, and numerous other military and industry standards. The contractor must also manage the transportation of samples from contracted locations to their laboratory facility. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on December 4, 2025, with an initial response deadline of December 19, 2025, providing interested parties with 15 days to submit inquiries or expressions of interest.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors, possible award values, budget ranges, or specific quantities of samples to be tested. Additional numerical details regarding the scope of work, such as the number of testing locations, volume of samples, or the contract duration, have not been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. Interested contractors should monitor the Federal Procurement Data System or DLA Energy's official channels for the full solicitation document, which will contain specific performance requirements, evaluation criteria, pricing structures, and complete contract terms and conditions. Contractors must possess the technical capability and laboratory accreditation to perform testing across multiple fuel and lubricant categories according to current military and industry specifications.
Notice text
This Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy-FESDB will issue a solicitation to acquire laboratory testing services located throughout the Continental U.S. (CONUS) region.
The Contractor will be responsible for the laboratory testing of government-owned petroleum products in accordance with military specifications as described below and transportation of samples from contracted locations to the contractor’s laboratory.
Jet Fuels
Aviation Turbine Fuel, Grade JET A (Specification: ASTM D1655 latest version) and JET A-1, NATO F-35 (DEF Stan 91-091 latest version)
Aviation Turbine Fuel, Kerosene Types, Grade JP-8 NATO F-34 (Specification: MIL-DTL-83133, latest version)
Aviation Turbine Fuel, Grade JP-5 NATO F-44 (Specification: MIL-DTL-5624, latest version)
Aviation Turbine Fuel, Thermally Stable, Grade JPTS (Specification: MIL-DTL-25524 latest version)
Aviation, Gasoline, NATO F-18 ASTM D910. (latest version)
Diesel Fuels
Diesel Fuel, Navy Distillate NATO F-76 (Specification: MIL-DTL-16884, latest versions)
Diesel Fuel Oil, Grades: Ultra-low sulfur No.1 & No. 2, Low Sulfur No.1 & No. 2 (Specification: ASTMD975, latest version)
Diesel Fuel Oil, Biodiesel blends B6-B20 (Specification: ASTM D7467 latest version)
Marine Residual Fuel Oil Grade (RME-180, RMG-380, MGO) (Specification: ISO 8217 latest version)
Unleaded Fuels
Fuel, Automotive Spark Ignition Engine Grades (Specification: ASTM D4814, latest version)
Unleaded Gasohol, (Midgrade, Premium, Regular) Specification: ASTM D4814, (latest version)
Fuel Ethanol (E85) for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engines (Specification ASTM D5798 latest version)
Additives
Fuel System Icing Inhibitor, High Flash (FSII) (Specification: MIL-DTL-85470 latest version)
Corrosion Inhibitor (CI) (Specification: MIL-PRF-25017 latest version)
Lube Oils
Lubrication Oil, Steam Turbine and Gear (LTL) MIL Symbol 2190 (Specification: MIL-PRF-17331 latest version)
Lubrication Oil, LO6, MIL Symbol 9250, Shipboard Internal Combustion, High Output Diesel (Specification: MIL-PRF-6081 latest version)
Fuel Oil
Fuel Oil Reclaimed (FOR) (specification: MIL-PRF-24951 latest version)
These services are required to be performed within a certain time frame. Laboratory facilities must be located at the above-mentioned locations in order to perform the services required. Testing shall be completed within 12-48 hours, and testing is required 24 hours per day, 7 days a week.
Maximum Turn-around Hours Chart
A Series 48 hours
B Series 36 hours
C Series 24 hours
Individual tests 24 hours
Expedite 18 hours
Secured Fuel Performance 8 hours
The period of performance would begin on March 15, 2026, through March 14, 2028 (two- year base), March 15, 2028, through March 14, 2030 (two-year option) and March 15, 2026, through September 14, 2030, potential (six-month extension). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541380 and the size standard is $16.5 million.
The Solicitation will be issued on or around December 2025 to January 2026, and the Solicitation closing date will be on or around January 2026. This procurement will be a full and open competition. The solicitation will be published electronically on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.sam.gov.
This is not an RFP, a promise to issue an RFP, or a promise by the Government to pay for information received in response to this synopsis or any subsequent announcement. This information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Contracted Laboratory Services CONUS | Pre-Solicitation |
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