Panama Laboratory Testing

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), a promise to issue an RFP, or a promise by the Government to pay for information received in response to this notice or any subsequent announcement. All information is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy - FESDB seeks to identify responsible, potential sources and obtain information regarding possible sources who can provide laboratory testing services in Panama.  Capabilities sought include laboratory testing of Government-owned petroleum products in accordance with required military specifications, as identified below, for a four-year period.  Testing facilities shall be located in the country of Panama.  

Capabilities/Services Sought:

Jet Fuels

Aviation Turbine Fuel, Grade JET A (Specification: ASTM D1655 latest version)

Aviation Turbine Fuel, Grade JP-5 NATO F-44 (Specification:  MIL-DTL-5624, latest version)

Diesel Fuels

Diesel Fuel, Navy Distillate NATO F-76 (Specification: MIL-DTL-16884, latest version)

Marine Fuel Grade-DMA (MGO) (Specification:  ISO 8217 latest version)

Interested parties may identify its capabilities by responding to this sources sought announcement, by July 16, 2021 no later than 4:00 PM local Fort Belvoir time, EST. Responses should be submitted via email and shall include a detailed capabilities statement. Please limit responses to no more than five (5) pages.  Email responses to LaTasha Johnson at Latasha.johnson@dla.mil with the RFI Number SPE603-21-R-5X09 in the subject line.

The following information is requested:

1. Provide a company profile to include:  number of employees, annual revenue history (last 3 years) office locations(s), DUNS/CAGE Code number, a statement regarding business status. 
    
2. Capability Statement: Please provide a brief explanation of your firms capabilities to provide laboratory testing of Government-owned petroleum products, as required. 
    
3. Past Performance: Do you have past performance as a prime contractor or subcontractor on a service contract for similar laboratory testing of Government-owned petroleum product requirements? If so, please provide the following: Contract number, Name of Government Agency or Commercial Entity, Period of performance, Dollar value, Type of contract, and an explanation of services. Also include whether your firm acted as subcontractor or joint venture, name the prime contractor or other party, the specific work performed and percentage and address any past performance problems, and resolutions taken.
    
4. Location: Please provide the location/address of your facility.