Fuel services and operations support in curtin, australia
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPE603-25-R-5X36
- 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
- M1NA Operation Of Fuel Supply Facilities
- Place of performance
- Curtin Australia
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About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Energy has issued a Request for Information (RFI) SPE603-25-R-5X36 seeking industry capabilities for fuel services and operations support in Curtin, Australia. The agency requires contractor-owned, contractor-operated fuel storage facilities capable of receiving, storing, additive injection, and issuing Aviation Turbine Fuel Grade Jet A-1. All storage capacities must be available at a single location within 40 kilometers of RAAF Curtin, with facilities equipped for 24/7 operations including appropriate lighting for nighttime activities. Interested firms must submit responses by 3:00 PM Fort Belvoir, VA time on August 13, 2025, including company profiles, capability statements, past performance data, and facility location information. The evaluation will focus on firms' experience with contractor-owned, contractor-operated fuel storage facilities, past performance on similar fuel management contracts, and ability to provide qualified personnel with appropriate clearances if required.
This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and no current contractors or incumbents are identified in the notice. The contract requires storage capacity for 143,000 barrels of Jet A-1 fuel, though the government notes that if total storage capacity cannot be met, vendors should provide information on the capacity they can support. The estimated annual throughput will be determined at a later date for each 12-month contract period, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase. The Defense Logistics Agency emphasizes this is an information-gathering exercise only, with no current solicitation or commitment to award a contract based solely on RFI responses.
Notice text
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SPE603-25-R-5X36
FUEL SERVICES AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT IN CURTIN, AUSTRALIA
Defense Logistics Agency - Energy is seeking information on industry capabilities/interest/potential sources for the receipt, storage, additive injection and issue of Aviation Turbine Fuel Grade Jet A-1, totaling 143,000 barrels (fill capacity) within 40km of RAAF Curtin, Australia. This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) only; there is no solicitation at this time. The Government is neither negotiating nor calling for offers at this time. This announcement is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to pay for any response preparation cost. The Government will not make an award on the basis of this RFI.
CONCEPT OF SERVICES OPERATIONS: Fuel services and operations would primarily consist of receipt, storage, protect, inject and ship one grade of U.S. Government-owned Jet A-1. All storage capacities and capabilities must be available and operational in a single location.
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Curtin, Australia
ESTIMATED ANNUAL THROUGHPUT: Total throughput is to be determined at a later date for each 12-month contract period.
CAPABILITIES SOUGHT:
- Storage of Aviation Turbine Fuel, Grade Jet A-1 totaling 143,000 barrels.
- All product must be held at a single location.
- Receiving and shipping facility capable of handling tank trucks (provided by 3rd party vendor) 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis.
- If the total storage capacity cannot be met, provide the capacity that can be supported.
- Lighting: The facility must be equipped with illumination to allow receipt and shipping operations during hours of darkness.
Submissions should be sent to Christopher.Kidwell@dla.mil NLT 3:00 P.M. local Fort Belvoir, VA time on August 13, 2025. Please direct any questions concerning this RFI to Contract Specialist, Chris Kidwell at Christopher.Kidwell@dla.mil or (445) 737-9561, and/or Contracting Officer, Careka Squire at Careka.Squire@dla.mil or (445) 737-6480. Interested firms must include in their submission, the RFI number SPE603-25-R-5X36 in the subject line of their emails. The following information is requested:
1. Provide a company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history (last 3 years), office location(s), DUNS/CAGE Code number, business size, and a statement regarding current business status.
2. Capability Statement. Provide a brief explanation of your firm's capabilities to provide Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated Fuel Storage Facilities, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and supervision necessary to receive, store, issue, maintain quality, account for petroleum products, maintain the associated fuel facilities and to provide qualified and experienced personnel, with appropriate clearances, if required.
3. Past Performance. Do you have past performance as a prime contractor or subcontractor on a service contract for similar fuels management requirements? If so, please provide the following information: 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 a 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. Location: Please provide the location/address of your facility.
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