Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Fuel Dock Services at Port Tampa, FL

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Background The contract is issued by DLA Energy, which is responsible for providing energy solutions to the Department of Defense. The goal of this contract is to secure fuel dock services and ancillary facilities for the efficient transfer of government-owned Jet-A fuel from contracted tankers or barges to MacDill Air Force Base (AFB) in Florida. This requirement is critical for maintaining national security and supporting base operations. Work Details The contractor will provide fuel dock services capable of receiving and offloading Jet-A fuel at a rate of 6,500 barrels per hour for tankers and 2,000 barrels per hour for barges, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The services include managing the transfer of fuel from Chevron’s facility through a government-owned pipeline to MacDill AFB. The contract includes follow-on services to those currently sourced under an existing contract that has been determined to be fair and reasonable. The justification for sole sourcing is based on the lack of qualified vendors responding to previous notices and the impracticality of alternative delivery methods due to infrastructure limitations at DFSP Tampa. Period of Performance The period of performance is set for four years from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2030, with one five-year option from June 1, 2030, through May 31, 2035, and a six-month extension option from June 1, 2035, through November 30, 2035. Place of Performance The contract will be performed at Port Tampa, FL, specifically at MacDill Air Force Base. Bidder Requirements Bidders must demonstrate capability in providing fuel dock services as outlined in the performance work statement. They must have experience with high-volume fuel transfer operations and meet any necessary security protocols. Previous inquiries from potential bidders indicated a lack of understanding regarding the requirements or failure to submit capability statements by the closing date.