Bulk Diesel Fuel Support – Logistics Support Area (LSA) Jenkins, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Sources Sought from the Defense Logistics Agency, for work in SAU. Due Oct 15, 2027, 9:00 AM (UTC-4), 361 days left.
| Solicitation number | SPE605-27-RFI-1000 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency |
| Office | DLA Energy |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Petroleum Refineries (324110) |
| Product or service code | 9140 |
| Place of performance | SAU |
| Posted | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 15, 2027, 9:00 AM (UTC-4) (361 days left) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
1. Notice and Disclaimer This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for market-research and acquisition-planning purposes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), solicitation, or commitment by the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service.
The U.S. Government will not pay for any information submitted or reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing a response to this notice. Commercial vendors incur costs solely at their own expense. Information gathered through this market research will be utilized by the Government to refine its acquisition strategy and determine the viability of a competitive future solicitation.
2. Purpose and Background DLA Energy is conducting market research to identify qualified, capable, and interested commercial sources able to furnish, transport, and deliver recurring bulk quantities of conforming diesel fuel products in support of U.S. Army and USCENTCOM forces operations at Logistics Support Area (LSA) Jenkins, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Site Operational and Receiving Context: Storage Configuration: LSA Jenkins currently maintains on-site bulk fuel storage consisting of two (2) 50,000 U.S. Gallon (USG) fuel bladders (bags) fully installed and ready to receive product (total capacity: 100,000 USG).
Government Receiving Equipment: No additional government-furnished receiving equipment is required or provided; commercial delivery tankers must be fully capable of self-sufficient offloading into bladder storage. Operational Scope: Commercial suppliers must demonstrate the capability to source, transport, and offload conforming fuel directly into the government storage bladders while complying strictly with host nation (KSA) laws, environmental standards, safety mandates, and military installation access protocols.
3. Scope of Requirement, Specifications, and Delivery Schedule The Government is seeking sources capable of furnishing Diesel Fuel #2 (DF-2) and/or authorized DoD alternative products meeting military or recognized commercial/ASTM specifications. Fuel Specifications and Estimated Demand Schedule All quantities and dates are planning estimates and are subject to change in any potential future solicitation.
Fuel Type / Nomenclature National Stock Number (NSN) Specification / Standard Delivery Location Estimated Annual Requirement Diesel Fuel #2 (DF-2)(Primary) 9140-00-286-5294 Commercial / ASTM D975 / Military Equivalent LSA Jenkins, KSA 480,000 USG Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (DS2)(Authorized Alt) 9140-01-524-0139 ULSD (DS2) DoD Alternative Spec LSA Jenkins, KSA 480,000 USG Diesel Fuel, 10 PPM Sulfur (SFD)(Alt) 9140-01-556-9156 SFD (10 PPM max sulfur) LSA Jenkins, KSA 480,000 USG Estimated Delivery Frequency: Bi-weekly delivery schedule (two 20,000 USG deliveries per month) to sustain the steady-state 40,000 USG monthly requirement.
Total Estimated Annual Program Requirement: 480,000 USG. Estimated Period of Requirement: 1 December 2026 through 30 September 2027 (annual operational baseline). 4.
Delivery Location, Site Access, and Delivery Equipment Mode Delivery Location: Logistics Support Area (LSA) Jenkins, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tactical GPS Coordinates: 24.2210435° N, 38.2568021° E Authorized Delivery Days and Hours: Days: Monday through Friday. Weekend Delivery Window: 0800 – 1600 hours (when authorized/coordinated).
Holidays: Subject to base operating status during U.S. Federal and host nation (KSA) holidays. Required Mode of Delivery (MoD): Tank Truck with Pump and Meter (TTWP): Commercial delivery vehicles must be tank trucks equipped with operable onboard discharge pumps, calibrated fuel meters, and metered delivery ticket capability. Vendor tankers must carry adequate hose lengths (minimum 50–100 ft) and standard military-compatible camlock/dry-break adapters to connect directly to the 50,000-USG fuel bladders.
Base Security, Entry Control Point (ECP), and Escort Protocols: ECP Processing: All commercial delivery trucks and drivers must enter through the designated installation Entry Control Point (ECP) for comprehensive security inspection and credential verification prior to base access. Mandatory Escort: Commercial drivers must remain with and follow designated military/government escorts from the ECP to the fuel discharge point at all times while on the installation.
5. Sourcing Constraints, Compliance, and Industry Awareness Russian-Origin Fuel Prohibition: Russian-origin fuel or petroleum products sourced from Russian refineries, companies, or intermediaries are strictly prohibited without an explicit, formal statutory waiver. Proposed supply chains must guarantee and document full chain-of-custody traceability.
Host Nation (KSA) Authority to Operate and Tax Exemption: Contractors must possess valid commercial registrations, transportation permits, hazardous materials (HAZMAT) transport licenses, and environmental authorizations issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Contractors must demonstrate the capability to coordinate with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to utilize applicable tax/duty exemptions covering U.S. military operations.
Market Precedent: Historical regional suppliers operating within KSA include commercial sources such as Saudi Naval Support Company (SNS). Capability statements from current and prospective regional providers are encouraged. 6.
Mandatory Future Solicitation Eligibility Requirements Should a formal solicitation be released, offerors must possess and demonstrate the following credentials at the time of proposal submission to be considered eligible for contract award: System for Award Management (SAM): Active registration at SAM.gov. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): Active, registered UEI. CAGE / NCAGE Code: Valid Commercial and Government Entity code.
Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS): Contractor must be fully registered and approved in JCCS at prop
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