Clipper Oil, Inc.
San Diego, CA
- UEI
- K8N4PDLBFUG9
- CAGE
- 584V6
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
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- 212321 Construction Sand and Gravel Mining
- 213112 Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations
- 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation
- 221122 Electric Power Distribution
- 221210 Natural Gas Distribution
- 324110 Petroleum Refineries
- 324199 All Other Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
- 325120 Industrial Gas Manufacturing
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- 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
- 423740 Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
- 424690 Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
- 424710 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
- 424720 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals)
- 483111 Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- 488310 Port and Harbor Operations
- 488390 Other Support Activities for Water Transportation
- 488490 Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
- 488510 Freight Transportation Arrangement
- 624230 Emergency and Other Relief Services
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 2488 Historic Decatur Rd Suite 250, San Diego, CA 92106, USA
- Website
- clipperoil.com
- Founded
- 1985
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Energy
- Energy Equipment & Services
- Gas Utilities
- Oil & Gas
- SIC code
- 51 Wholesale Trade – Nondurable Goods
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $46,320,163 |
| FY2025 | $59,033,228 |
| FY2024 | $49,447,434 |
| FY2023 | $29,960,719 |
Top agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Logistics Agency | $45,398,942 | |
| 2 | Department of the Navy | $584,445 | |
| 3 | Department of Homeland Security | $263,392 | |
| 4 | Department of Commerce | $73,384 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16,000 gallons of shell gadina 40W for USCGC polar star | Coast Guard | $214,880 | |
| The purpose of this PO is to procure diesel fuel to fill the ncwcp three (3) mission critical generators. | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | $29,928 | |
| Gas oil, marine | Energy (DLA) | $42,359 | |
| Gasoline, automotive | Energy (DLA) | $18,212 | |
| Gasoline, automotive | Energy (DLA) | $9,338 |
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Contract subawards
| Prime contractor | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serco Inc. | N0024422F0428 | $38,360 | |
| Serco Inc. | N0024422F0428 | $120,860 | |
| Serco Inc. | N0024422F0428 | $52,250 | |
| Serco Inc. | N0024422F0428 | $30,000 | |
| Serco Inc. | N0024422F0428 | $69,450 |
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Similar vendors
| Vendor | Location | Primary NAICS |
|---|---|---|
| Peerless Oil & Chemicals, Inc. | — | 424710 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals |
| Merlin Petroleum Co Inc. | Westport, CT | 424720 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (except Bulk Stations and Terminals) |
| Amfuels Intl, Inc. | Los Angeles, CA | 324110 Petroleum Refineries |
| Lazarus Energy Services | Houston, TX | 324110 Petroleum Refineries |
| Stonewin LLC | Miami, FL | 457210 Fuel Dealers |
About the company
Clipper Oil, Inc., doing business as Clipper Oil Company, supplies petroleum products and marine fuels to federal agencies as a prime contractor operating almost entirely under Total Small Business set-asides, with 99% of its 3,405 awards concentrated in Defense Logistics Agency Energy contracts. A San Diego-based Subchapter S corporation registered since October 2008, Clipper Oil specializes in commodity fuel and lubricant procurement classified under NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries) and PSC 4140 (Fuel Oils), with 3,244 of its recent awards spanning that primary category.
Clipper Oil's customer concentration is extreme and decision-relevant. Defense Logistics Agency Energy accounts for 3,292 awards valued at $676.8 million combined potential value—99% of the vendor's entire federal portfolio. The Department of Homeland Security US Coast Guard follows distantly with 32 awards ($1.4 million), and United States Special Operations Command represents 15 awards ($3.2 million). This concentration makes Clipper Oil a transactional commodity supplier entirely dependent on DLA Energy task orders rather than a diversified contractor with multiple agency relationships. The vendor served 23 distinct agencies in recent years, but the practical customer base consists of a single dominant buyer.
Clipper Oil holds two primary single-award indefinite delivery contracts with DLA Energy anchoring its business: one valued at $24.5 million through April 2029 (awarded May 1, 2026, for Marine Gas Oil delivery to Middle Eastern and regional ports), and another worth $11.1 million through December 2028 (awarded April 1, 2026, for Marine Gas Oil supply to domestic U.S. ports). These vehicles generated 1,166 combined task orders worth $48 million in the most recent snapshot. Beyond those two anchor contracts, Clipper Oil places delivery orders and purchase orders against five other DLA Energy indefinite delivery contracts, collectively representing 1,636 task orders across the vendor's portfolio. Combined potential value across all awards stands at $685.1 million, with $343.8 million obligated (50% execution rate), and activity has grown from 159 awards in 2022 to 645 in 2025, declining to 513 in 2026 year-to-date.
Clipper Oil's set-aside posture is uniformly Total Small Business across its prime work. Recent awards span automotive gasoline, diesel fuel, marine gas oil (MGO), ethanol fuel, biodiesel, burner fuel oil, and lubricating oils—all procured under firm fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment. Performance occurs at San Diego, California (92106) as the primary shipping point, with delivery to Defense Department locations across the western United States, Pacific region, and designated Middle Eastern ports. The vendor's role is pure commodity supply: no integration, engineering, or systems work; no subcontracting dependencies; and minimal teaming. Three sub-awards under Serco Inc. (awarded November 2025, October 2025, and September 2025) for dishwashing compound hand goods represent less than 1% of the vendor's activity and appear incidental to its core fuel-supply mission.
Clipper Oil faces minimal recompete exposure in the next twenty-four months—only three awards ($1 million combined potential value) reach ultimate completion within that window, suggesting stable indefinite delivery contract performance through 2028–2029. The vendor's concentrated customer base and commodity-focused capability set position it as a specialized DLA Energy fuel logistics provider rather than a broad-based defense contractor. Competitive position against Clipper Oil in federal fuel procurement depends entirely on DLA Energy set-aside vehicle eligibility and capacity to meet ISO 8217/2017 marine fuel specifications and rapid domestic fuel-delivery service standards.
SBA capabilities narrative
Clipper Oil is a worldwide wholesaler of marine fuels and lubricant oils specializing in supplying vessels throughout the Pacific Ocean. Operating internationally from our headquarters in San Diego, California, USA, we serve the bunkering needs of all sectors of the marine market. This includes fishing fleets, ocean-going yachts, cruise ships, cargo ships, military/government/research vessels, and power plants. Our daily monitoring of both the current and future oil market enables our customers to take advantage of market pricing on an immediate basis. This enables Clipper Oil to provide the best current and long term pricing for our customers.
Quick answers
Is Clipper Oil, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Clipper Oil, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through March 10, 2027.
How much has Clipper Oil, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $59,033,228 to Clipper Oil, Inc. in fiscal year 2025 and $184,761,545 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
How does Clipper Oil, Inc. rank among federal contractors?
Clipper Oil, Inc. ranked #9 in PSC 9140, #17 in NAICS 32419 and #19 in PSC 9150 in FY2025.
What is Clipper Oil, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Clipper Oil, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is 16,000 gallons of shell gadina 40W for USCGC polar star (70Z08526PSEAT0039), from Coast Guard, on September 16, 2026.
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