Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) Fuel Services, Operations and Maintenance at Fort Carson, CO
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPE603-25-R-5X43
- Agency
-
Energy
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 493190 Other Warehousing and Storage
- PSC
- M1GC Operation Of Fuel Storage Buildings
- Place of performance
- Colorado 80902, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Energy is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors capable of providing Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) fuel services at Fort Carson, Colorado. The procurement seeks comprehensive fuel management services including operation, maintenance, and administration of bulk storage and retail fuel dispensing facilities. Contractors must provide all manpower, equipment, and material resources necessary to ensure safe receipt, storage, transfer, dispensing, quality control, and accounting of Defense Working Capital Fund-owned petroleum products. No government facilities or equipment will be provided, requiring contractors to furnish all necessary infrastructure suitable for dispensing military-grade aviation fuel, commercial gasoline, and diesel products. Interested businesses must submit responses by September 15, 2025, though no evaluation criteria have been specified since this is solely a market research initiative.
This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the notice. While specific contract values are not provided, the scope involves significant infrastructure requirements including bulk storage capacity of 400,000 gallons of JAA in minimum two tanks, plus retail storage capabilities of 30,000 gallons JAA, 20,000 gallons ultra-low sulfur diesel, 20,000 gallons MOGAS unleaded gasoline, 12,000 gallons E85, and 12,000 gallons B20 biodiesel. Contractors will assume full responsibility for Above Ground Storage Tanks and associated systems, with no revenue generation until operational capability is achieved. The facility must support both bulk issues through truck rack systems and retail dispensing through gas pump operations. The contractor will maintain complete operational control over fuel quality, safety, and accounting functions throughout the contract performance period.
Notice text
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. It seeks information from businesses that can provide fuel management services. This notice is also issued for the purpose of market research in accordance with Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) Part 10. No solicitation is being issued at this time. The amount of information available at this time is limited.
The DLA Energy, Bulk Petroleum Supply Chain Services, Domestic Storage and Services Division, seeks potential sources to perform fuel operation, support operation, management and administration pertaining to provide Contractor-owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) bulk storage and retail services at Fort Carson, Colorado. The bulk/retail services facility will have the capacity to store 400,000 gallons of JAA in a minimum of two tanks for bulk issues (truck rack), and the capability to store an estimated 30,000 gallons of JAA, 20,000 gallons of ultra-low sulfur diesel, 20,000 gallons of MOGAS unleaded gasoline, 12,000 gallons of E85, and 12,000 gallons of B20 biodiesel for retail issues (gas pumps). The Contractor shall be responsible for Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs) and associated systems to all sites determined by WSMR and assume their operation and maintenance. The contractor will be additionally responsible to ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, transfer, issue, quality control, and accounting for Defense Working Capital Fund (DWCF) - owned petroleum products under their control.
Interested firms should be able to provide all manpower, equipment, and material resources as necessary to provide these services. No DLA Energy facilities are available for use at this location. All facilities, equipment, or materials furnished by the Contractor shall be suitable for retail/bulk dispensing of military fuel Aviation Grade F24, commercial gasoline, and commercial diesel products. No Government equipment or facilities will be provided to the Contractor and the service provider will not receive revenue until the aforementioned services are being performed.
Responses are limited to not more than 5 pages. Any information provided to the Government as a result of this notice is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information submitted in response to this notice. All responses to this notice are to be submitted by 3:00 PM local Ft. Belvoir, VA time on September 15, 2025. Only responses submitted via e-mail will be considered. E-mail submissions to: Dustin.Zeno@dla.mil.
Interested companies should respond to the following:
1. Provide a company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history for (last 3 years), office location (s), DUNNS/CAGE Code number, and a statement regarding current business status. Please note that registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is required for DLA Energy contractors.
2. Capability of providing qualified and experienced personnel, with appropriate clearances, if required.
3. Past Performance: Do you have past performance as a prime contractor or subcontractor on service contract for similar fuels management requirements? If so, please provide the following: 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 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. Do you anticipate any type of teaming arrangement for this requirement? If yes, please address what kind of arrangement and what percentage of work, type (s) of service would you perform.
5. Does your company have experience with Service Contract Act of 1965 covered contracts? Does your company have experience with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)? Please explain any experience your company has had with labor unions.
6. Does your company have the financial capability and financial stability, and/or adequate lines of credit to sustain and support a four-year contract at one or more locations, in the event there are delays with the payment process?
7. What realistic phase-in period would you require to commence performance with personnel, equipment, and materials?
Contracting Office Address:
8725 John J. Kingman Road
Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060-6222
United States
Place of Performance:
Fort Carson
Fort Carson, Colorado
United States
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