USNS JP5 Fuel Removal

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of fuel removal services from T-AO Class ships. The procurement involves removing contaminated JP5 fuel (approximately 1.2 million gallons) and various other fuel types (approximately 1.5 million gallons) from vessels, with one location specified as San Diego, CA. Contractors must demonstrate experience in handling, transporting, and storing contaminated fuel, and will be responsible for complete removal, secure truck transportation to contractor-determined temporary storage facilities, and secure storage until final disposal locations are determined. This Sources Sought notice is for informational purposes only to determine potential sources and suitable capabilities, and responses are due by September 4, 2025. The notice explicitly states this is not a request for quotes and any quotes received will not be considered.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors or current service providers are mentioned in the notice. While specific award values or budget ranges are not provided, the scope involves substantial fuel quantities totaling approximately 2.7 million gallons across both requirements. The timeline for services is not specified beyond the immediate September 4, 2025 deadline for market research responses. The contractor will be expected to maintain secure storage capabilities for an indefinite period until final disposal arrangements are made by the government. No information regarding the duration of the potential contract or specific performance timelines is included in this preliminary market research phase.