THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR A COMPETITIVE PROPOSAL OR QUOTATION. The Defense Logistics Agency – Energy (DLA Energy), Direct Delivery Fuels Division, hereby issues this Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry and prospective contractors of the Government's intent to solicit, negotiate, and award a sole-source, Firm-Fixed-Price contract with Economic Price Adjustment (FFP w/ EPA) for commercial ground fuels in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services). The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) NAICS code is 324110 – Petroleum Refineries with a size standard of 1500 employees. The Product of Service Code for this requirement is 9140. This will not be a small business set aside under the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard for this sector. The proposed contract action is being conducted under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by RFO FAR 6.103-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." This is a new requirement for the procurement and direct delivery of bulk of ground fuels for Logistics Support Area (LSA) Jenkins and Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as follows: CLIN Fuel Product NSN Quantity Location 0001 Diesel Fuel #2 (DF2) 9140-00-286-5294 1,440,000 US Gallons LSA Jenkins, SA 0002 Diesel Fuel #2 (DF2) 9140-00-286-5294 3,240,000 US Gallons PSAB, SA 0003 Gasoline, Mid Unl (MUM) 9130-01-272-0983 2,160,000 US Gallons PSAB, SA The anticipated period of performance is from December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2029 with a six (6)-month option. The Government intends to award this requirement to Saudi Naval Support Company. Due to operational imperatives, base defense and physical security mandates, and strict installation access limitations enforced by Host Nation military authorities at LSA Jenkins and PSAB, uninterrupted fuel delivery is vital to continuous operations. Saudi Naval Support Company is currently the only vendor identified with the existing infrastructure, security clearances, vetted transportation fleets, and validated installation access credentials capable of immediate and uncompromised performance without causing unacceptable operational disruptions. This notice is not a formal request for competitive proposals or quotes. No solicitation package will be issued publicly via SAM.gov for competitive submission, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Unsolicited proposals or quotes received will not be accepted for award. However, all responsible sources who believe they possess the legitimate capability, infrastructure, supply chain assurance, and verified base access to perform this requirement may submit a formal Capability Statement, only if received by the closing date and time of this notice. Generic capability statements, marketing materials, or brochures will not be considered. A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response submitted must demonstrate clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that the respondent can satisfy the requirement without causing mission failure or supply interruption, and that opening competition would be advantageous to the Government. However, any responsible vendor believes they have the necessary access and capability to provide continuous, uninterrupted fuel support may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency, Mandatory Submission Requirements Interested parties submitting capability statements must provide the following: Responses must include: Business name Evidence of System for Award Management (SAM) registration Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Commercial/North Atlantic Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE/NCAGE) Code Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS) – Registered and Approved Demonstrated capability to meet all requirements Evidence of LSA Jenkins and PSAB Base Access approval - Verifiable documentation confirming active base access approvals, driver badging, and host nation entry permits for commercial fuel tanker operations at both LSA Jenkins and PSAB Suppliers and Transportation Letters of Commitment Certificate of Analysis/Certificate of Quality (COA/COQ) for each product – Recent (within 90 days), certified Certificate of Analysis (COA) / Certificate of Quality (COQ) verifying product conformance with applicable commercial for each fuel type. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All interested parties who are responsible, certified, and capable shall identify their interest. The DEADLINE to submit your capability statement showing your ability to meet the full scope of this requirement are due on or before November 25, 2026 by 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time (EST) by email to Regina Daniels, Contract Specialist, at regina.daniels@dla.mil and Georgia Dotson, Contracting Officer, at Georgia.Dotson@dla.mil . Interested parties bear full responsibility to ensure complete transmission and timely receipt. DISCLAIMER: THIS SYNOPSIS IS FOR INFOMRATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NOR DOES IT CONSITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SYNOPSIS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
