FUEL SERVICES AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT IN LEARMONTH, AUSTRALIA

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SPE603-25-R-5X35

FUEL SERVICES AND OPERATIONS SUPPORT IN LEARMONTH, AUSTRALIA

Defense Logistics Agency - Energy is seeking information on industry capabilities/interest/potential sources for the receipt, storage, additive injection and issue of Aviation Turbine Fuel Grade Jet A-1, totaling 500,000 barrels (fill capacity) within 40km of RAAF Learmonth, Australia. This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) only; there is no solicitation at this time. The Government is neither negotiating nor calling for offers at this time. This announcement is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to pay for any response preparation cost. The Government will not make an award on the basis of this RFI.

CONCEPT OF SERVICES OPERATIONS: Fuel services and operations would primarily consist of receipt, storage, protect, inject and ship one grade of U.S. Government-owned Jet A-1. All storage capacities and capabilities must be available and operational in a single location.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Learmonth, Australia

ESTIMATED ANNUAL THROUGHPUT: Total throughput is to be determined at a later date for each 12-month contract period.  

CAPABILITIES SOUGHT:

1. Storage of Aviation Turbine Fuel, Grade Jet A-1 totaling 500,000 barrels.
2. All product must be held at a single location.
3. Receiving and shipping facility capable of handling tank trucks (provided by 3rd party vendor) 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis.
4. If the total storage capacity cannot be met, provide the capacity that can be supported.
5. Lighting: The facility must be equipped with illumination to allow receipt and shipping operations during hours of darkness.

Submissions should be sent to Christopher.Kidwell@dla.mil NLT 3:00 P.M. local Fort Belvoir, VA time on August 13, 2025. Please direct any questions concerning this RFI to Contract Specialist, Chris Kidwell at Christopher.Kidwell@dla.mil or (445) 737-9561, and/or Contracting Officer, Careka Squire at Careka.Squire@dla.mil or (445) 737-6480. Interested firms must include in their submission, the RFI number SPE603-25-R-5X35 in the subject line of their emails. The following information is requested:

1. Provide a company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history (last 3 years), office location(s), DUNS/CAGE Code number, business size, and a statement regarding current business status.

2. Capability Statement. Provide a brief explanation of your firm's capabilities to provide Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated Fuel Storage Facilities, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and supervision necessary to receive, store, issue, maintain quality, account for petroleum products, maintain the associated fuel facilities and to provide qualified and experienced personnel, with appropriate clearances, if required.

3. Past Performance. Do you have past performance as a prime contractor or subcontractor on a service contract for similar fuels management requirements? If so, please provide the following information: Contract number, Name of Government Agency or Commercial Entity, Period of Performance, Dollar Value, Type of Contract (Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, etc.), and an explanation of services provided as they relate to COCO fuels management. If your firm acted as a subcontractor or joint venture, name the prime contractor or other party, the specific work performed and percentage. Address any past performance problems, and resolutions taken.

4. Location: Please provide the location/address of your facility.