DOD Petroleum Laboratory Correlation Program
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPE603-25-R-5X13
- Agency
-
Energy
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
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About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is seeking a proficiency-testing program for petroleum laboratories that will enable performance improvement and result comparison across multiple testing facilities. The program requires comprehensive services including petroleum product procurement, sample preparation, packaging, distribution, statistical analysis, and report generation for specific fuel types such as Aviation Turbine Fuels, #2 Diesel Fuel, and Engine Oil Lubricants. The laboratory correlation program must adhere to International Organization for Standardization (ISO/IEC) 17043:2010 standards and compile population statistics according to ASTM D6300 and ISO 13528:2015 guidelines. Interested parties can submit detailed capability statements via email to ralph.1.dayougar@dla.mil by 9:00 A.M. EST on December 30, 2025. DLA Energy intends to issue the solicitation in January 2025, with an estimated period of performance beginning May 1, 2025.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation and reveals ASTM International as the intended sole-source contractor under FAR 13.5 and FAR 6.302-1 authorities. The government asserts that no alternative source has been identified offering a correlation or proficiency testing program meeting their specific requirements for petroleum testing laboratories. While no specific award value was disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the program suggests a significant contractual commitment. The program will cover petroleum product testing across multiple fuel categories, with a focus on maintaining high-performance standards and facilitating global test result comparisons. The solicitation process remains non-competitive, with the government reserving full discretion to determine procurement approach based on received capability statements.
Notice text
Sole Source Intent Notification SPE603-25-R-5X13
December 16, 2024
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – Energy has a requirement for a proficiency-testing program for DLA Energy and Military Service Petroleum Laboratories which enables DLA Energy to improve and maintain a high level of performance in conducting routine ASTM test methods and comparing test results with other laboratories worldwide.
This correlation program includes the following responsibilities: petroleum product procurement, sample preparation and packaging, distribution/shipping of petroleum product within and outside the continental United States, statistical analysis of test data, and distribution of statistical summary reports. This program includes the following petroleum products:
- Aviation Turbine Fuels meeting AFPL 3747, Grade NATO F-24 (F24)
- #2 Diesel Fuel, meeting ASTM D975
- Engine Oil Lubricants
The laboratory correlation program shall be conducted in accordance with the essential principles and intent detailed in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO/IEC) 17043:2010, Conformity Assessment – General Requirements for Proficiency Testing. The population statistics shall be compiled in accordance with ASTM D6300 and ISO 13528:2015.
The period of performance is estimated to begin May 1, 2025.
This announcement is posted as a notification of the Government’s intent to enter into a sole-source award under the authority of FAR 13.5 and FAR 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.” The intended source is ASTM International. The Government was unable to identify any other source offering a correlation or proficiency testing program for petroleum testing laboratories that meets the Government’s requirements. Other interested parties may submit a detailed capability statement to be considered by the Government no later than 9:00 A.M. EST, December 30, 2025. Only responses submitted via E-Mail to ralph.1.dayougar@dla.mil will be considered. Questions concerning this requirement should be submitted by writing to the above e-mail address as well.
This pre-solicitation notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Any capability statements received by the closing date will be considered by the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This determination will be based upon the responses to this notice and is solely within the discretion of the Government. DLA Energy is working towards issuing the solicitation in January 2025.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| DOD Petroleum Laboratory Correlation Program | Pre-Solicitation |
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