Middle East Gulf Region Lab Testing
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPE603-25-R-5X37
- 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
- Qatar
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Energy is seeking laboratory testing services across seven countries in the Middle East Gulf region, including Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Iraq, and Oman. The procurement covers comprehensive testing of various aviation fuels (JET A, JET A-1, JP-8, JP-5, JPTS, 100LL), diesel fuels, unleaded automotive fuels, fuel additives, and lubricating oils, all performed according to specific military and ASTM specifications. Contractors must maintain ISO 9001 and/or ISO/IEC 17025 certification and conduct all testing in accordance with DLA Energy test methods outlined in MIL-STD-3004-1. The selected contractor must provide 24/7 testing services including holidays, meet specific turnaround time requirements, and ensure that all proposed facilities can perform the complete range of required tests. The solicitation is expected to be released in Autumn-Winter 2025 with proposal responses due 30 days after issuance, and responses to this pre-solicitation notice are due August 19, 2025.
This opportunity is structured as a full and open competition with no set-aside designations, making it available to all qualified contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. The contract includes a 2.5-year base period running from April 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028, followed by a two-year option period extending through October 31, 2030, potentially providing up to 4.5 years of contract performance. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the notice, nor are specific contract values or budget ranges disclosed. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services and PSC code H191 for Quality Control of Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes. If multiple laboratory locations are proposed by a contractor, each facility must demonstrate the capability to perform all required testing services to government specifications.
Notice text
A solicitation will be issued to acquire laboratory testing services in multiple locations across the Middle East Gulf region in the following countries: Kuwait, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Iraq and Oman. The Contractor shall provide one or more laboratories capable of performing tests on the following:
Jet Fuels
Aviation Turbine Fuel, Kerosene Types, Grade JET A, (Specification: ASTM D1655 latest version)
Aviation Turbine Fuel, Kerosene Types, Grade JET A-1, NATO F-35, (Specification: 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, Low Lead, Grade 100LL, NATO F-18 (Specification: ASTM D910, latest version)
Diesel Fuels
Diesel Fuel, Naval Distillate Fuel, 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: ASTM D975, latest version)
Diesel Fuel Oil (Specification: EN 590, latest version)
Marine Residual Fuel Oil, Grades: RME-180 & RME-380 (Specification: ISO 8217, latest version)
Marine Diesel Fuel Oil, Grades: MGO (Specification: ISO 8217, latest version)
Unleaded Fuels
Fuel, Automotive Spark Ignition Engine Grades (Specification: ASTM D4814, latest version)
Gasohol, Unleaded, Grades: Regular, Midgrade, Premium (Specification: ASTM D4814, latest version)
Fuel, Automotive Spark Ignition Engine (Specification: EN 228, latest version)
Additives
Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII), High Flash (Specification: MIL-DTL-85470, latest version)
Corrosion Inhibitor (CI) (Specification: MIL-PRF-25017, latest version)
Lube Oils
Lubrication Oil, Steam Turbine and Gear, Grade LTL MIL Symbol 2190 (Specification: MIL-PRF-17331, latest version)
Lubrication Oil, Shipboard Internal Combustion, High Output Diesel, Grade LO6, MIL Symbol 9250 (Specification: MIL-PRF-9000, latest version)
Lubrication Oil, Catapult Launch Engine, Grade CLB, (Specification: MIL-PRF-32644, latest version)
The contractor shall be ISO 9001 and/or ISO/IEC 17025 certified. All testing shall be performed in accordance with approved DLA Energy test methods listed in MIL-STD-3004-1, the latest version. Testing of U.S. Government-owned fuel products is required 24 hours per day, 7 days per week (including holidays). The contractor shall perform testing in accordance with specific turnaround times. If multiple locations are proposed, each facility must be capable of performing all tests in accordance with the Government’s specifications.
The performance is for a 2.5-year base year period from April 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028, and two-year option period of October 1, 2028, through October 31, 2030.
The solicitation will be issued on or about Autumn-Winter 2025, with a Request for Proposal (RFP) closing date 30 days later. This procurement will be a full and open competition. The solicitation will be published electronically on the beta.SAM.gov website.
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 | |
| Middle East Gulf Region Lab Testing | Pre-Solicitation |
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