Propellant, Rocket Grade Kerosene (RP1, RP2 and RP2 Special Blend)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPE60126R0300
- Agency
-
Energy
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 324110 Petroleum Refineries
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Energy is seeking a contractor to produce and store bulk and drummed rocket propellant kerosene in three variants: RP-1, RP-2, and RP-2 Special Blend. All products must comply with military specification MIL-DTL-25576F and undergo rigorous quality assurance testing, including pre-production sampling and first article approval before initial delivery. The evaluation criteria include technical capability, past performance, and pricing, with technical proposals limited to 15 pages and must address quality control, product storage, facilities maintenance, and operations management. Key requirements specify minimum bulk storage capacities of 100,000 gallons for RP-1 and 10,000 gallons each for RP-2 and RP-2 Special Blend, with delivery capabilities up to 28,000 gallons of RP-1 within 28 calendar days. The proposal deadline is December 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with all submissions required to be sent electronically to jessica.negron@dla.mil.
This solicitation is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and will result in the award of one firm-fixed-price requirements contract. Haltermann Solutions, located in Pearland, Texas, is identified as a potential incumbent contractor. The total estimated contract quantity is 635,000 gallons across the five-year performance period, with annual quantities of approximately 100,000 gallons distributed among the three propellant types. The contract period runs from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2031, on an F.O.B. origin basis, meaning the contractor bears responsibility for all production, materials, supplies, management, equipment, and labor necessary for product delivery. Performance will take place in the United States, with specific deliveries to a Defense Fuel Support Point designated by the government.
Notice text
The Government intends to award one (1) Firm-Fixed Price Requirements type contract using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Commercial Acquisition, and Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, as applicable.
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested. Solicitation: SPE601-26-R-0300 for the production and storage of Bulk/drummed Rocket Propellant Kerosene (RP-1) Rocket Kerosene (RP-2) and Rocket Kerosene Special Blend (RP-2 SB) on F.O.B. Origin basis is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP).
The associated North America Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 324110. This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for:
RP-1 Bulk (NSN 9130-01-666-4530) shall meet the requirements of Detail Specification, MIL-DTL-25576F, Propellant, Rocket Grade Kerosene, dated 24 May 2023.
RP-2 Bulk (NSN 9130-01-666-4547) shall meet the requirements of Detail Specification, MIL-DTL-25576F, Propellant, Rocket Grade Kerosene, dated 24 May 2023.
RP-2 Special Blend Bulk (NSN 9130-01-644-2509) shall meet the requirements of Detail Specification, MIL-DTL-25576F, Propellant, Rocket Grade Kerosene, dated 24 May 2023.
This requirement also included Ancillary services such as bulk product storage. The Contractor shall provide all product, materials, supplies, management, tools, equipment, and labor necessary for the production of product on a F.O.B. origin basis. A detail description of requirements for items (line number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure) to be acquired is listed on the Schedule (SF1449).
The period of performance 1 February 2026 through 31 January 2031.
APPLICATBLE ATTACHMENTS:
Attached to this solicitation listed below:
Standard Form 1449
Attach 1- SOO
Attach 2 - MIL-DTL-25576F
Attach 3 - Energy QAP E33.10
Attach 4 - Energy QAP E45.01
Attach 5 - Energy QAP E1.16
Attach 6 - Contractor Performance Data Sheet
Attach 7 - Trans Equipment Delay
Attach 8 - Pricing Worksheet
Attach 9 - KO Requirements
All potential offerors are advised to ask any and as many questions as necessary to gain a clear understanding of the requirements for the submission of their proposal. Q&A period has been established from issue date of Solicitation SPE601-26-R-0300 to 14 October 2025 by 3:00 PM Central Time Zone. No further questions will be accepted after the closing date/time.
The closing response date is anticipated to be 2 December 2025, 3:00 P.M. CST. No proposals will be accepted after the closing date/time mentioned above.
For information, please contact Contracting Officer: Jessica Negron at email: Jessica.Negron@dla.mil.
METHOD OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: All inquiries to this posting shall be emailed to Contract Officer Jessica Negron at email: Jessica.Negron@dla.mil.
EMAIL SUBJECT LINE: CONUS Propellant, Rocket Grade Kerosene (RP1 and RP2), Solicitation SPE601-26-R-0300.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Propellant, Rocket Grade Kerosene (RP1, RP2 and RP2 Special Blend) | Special Notice |
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