Amended Bulk Diesel Fuel Support – Logistics Support Area (LSA) Jenkins, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy

Document Reference Number: SPE605-27-RFI-1000-Saudi Arabia

Subject: Bulk Diesel Fuel Support – Logistics Support Area (LSA) Jenkins, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)

NAICS Code: 324110 – Petroleum Refineries

Product Service Code (PSC): Group 91 – Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, and Waxes

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 & Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB), in the 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). Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB) currently maintains a combination of 50,000-gallon bladders, 10,000-gallon bladders, and above-ground storage tanks.


• 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 and / storage tanks.


• 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) (Commercial / ASTM D975 or military equivalent), authorized DoD alternative products such as Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (DS2) (NSN: 9140-01-524-0139), and/or Regular Unleaded Gasoline (MUR) (NSN: 9130-00-148-7103; Commercial Unleaded / ASTM D4814 or military equivalent) meeting all applicable 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

Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel (DS2)

9140-01-524-0139

ULSD (DS2) DoD Alternative Spec

PSAB (Al Kharj), KSA

1,080,000 USG

Regular Unleaded Gasoline (MUR)

9130-00-148-7103

Commercial Unleaded Gasoline / ASTM D4814

PSAB (Al Kharj), KSA

720,000 USG

Logistics Support Area (LSA) Jenkins:

• 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).

Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB):

• Estimated Delivery Frequency:
  
  
  
  
  • DS2: 2 to 3 deliveries per week.
  
  
  • MUR: 1 to 2 deliveries per week.
  
  
  
  


• Total Estimated Annual Program Requirement: 1,800,000 USG combined (1,080,000 USG DS2 / 720,000 USG MUR)


• Estimated Period of Requirement: Beginning 1 December 2026.

4. Delivery Location, Site Access, and Delivery Equipment Mode

Logistics Support Area (LSA) Jenkins, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

• 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.

Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB), Al Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

• Delivery Location: Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB), Al Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.


• Authorized Delivery Days and Hours:


• Days: Monday through Friday (deliveries coordinated in accordance with multiple-weekly demand schedules).


• Weekend/After-Hours Delivery Window: Coordinated on an as-needed basis with the Base Contracting and Operations teams.


• 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 and standard military-compatible adapters to connect directly to the mix of 50,000-gallon and 10,000-gallon bladders and above-ground storage tanks on-site.

• Base Security, Entry Control Point (ECP), and Escort Protocols:


• Host Nation Plate Restriction: All commercial delivery vehicles seeking entry to Prince Sultan Air Base must be equipped with valid Saudi Arabian license plates.


• ECP Processing: Delivery trucks and operators must enter through the designated PSAB Entry Control Point (ECP) for technical safety inspections, cargo checks, and driver credential verification.


• Mandatory Escort: Commercial drivers must be met at the ECP and remain under military/government escort at all times during fuel discharge operations on the installation.

5. Sourcing Constraints, Compliance, and Industry Awareness

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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:

1. System for Award Management (SAM): Active registration at SAM.gov.


2. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): Active, registered UEI.


3. CAGE / NCAGE Code: Valid Commercial and Government Entity code.


4. Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS): Contractor must be fully registered and approved in JCCS at proposal submission. "Fully registered" means all company documentation, owner/executive vetting, and required clearances are approved without deficiency. Incomplete or pending JCCS applications will result in rejection of the proposal.

7. Requested Capability Statement and Vendor Questionnaire

Interested industry respondents are requested to provide a structured capability statement answering the following:

A. Corporate Profile & Eligibility

1. Legal business name, physical headquarters address, and operating branches/yards in KSA.


2. Primary Point of Contact (name, title, direct phone number, email address).


3. Active UEI, CAGE/NCAGE code, and SAM.gov registration validity/expiration date.


4. Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS) Vendor ID number and verification of approved status.


5. Evidence of regulatory permits, commercial business registrations, and authority to haul bulk fuel in KSA.

B. Product Sourcing, Availability, and Quality

1. Local Availability: Confirm availability and refining capacity within KSA for DF-2 (NSN 9140-00-286-5294), Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel DS2 (NSN 9140-01-524-0139), or SFD (NSN 9140-01-556-9156), Regular Unleaded Gasoline (MUR, NSN: 9130-00-148-7103)


2. Refinery/Terminal Points: Identify specific refinery source(s) and primary loading rack/terminal locations.


3. Supply Commitment: Provide letters of intent, distributor agreements, or commercial verification from your upstream petroleum refiners or primary distribution terminals.


4. Quality Documentation: Provide sample Certificates of Analysis (COA) or Certificates of Quality (COQ) verifying compliance with standard commercial/military specifications.


5. Russian-Origin Fuel Restriction: Confirm zero Russian-origin crude or blendstock in the proposed supply line.

C. Fleet Operations, Delivery Mode, and Site Execution

1. Fleet Verification (TTWP): Confirm availability of Tank Trucks equipped with Pumps and Meters (TTWP), capable of offloading directly into 50,000-USG bladders without government pumping assistance.

• LSA Jenkins Support: Confirm capability to offload directly into 50,000-USG tactical bladders utilizing minimum 50–100 ft hoses and standard military-compatible camlock/dry-break adapters.


• PSAB Support: Confirm capability to offload directly into a mix of 50,000-USG bladders, 10,000-USG bladders, and above-ground storage tanks.

1. Equipment Specifications: Detail tanker capacities, meter calibration standards, metered ticket capabilities, discharge hose lengths/sizes, and camlock coupling types.


2. Delivery Cadence & Lead Times:

• LSA Jenkins Cadence: Confirm the ability to execute steady-state bi-weekly 20,000 USG deliveries of DF-2.


• PSAB Cadence: Confirm the ability to execute steady-state deliveries of DS2 (2 to 3 deliveries per week) and MUR (1 to 2 deliveries per week).


• Order Lead Times: State the standard ordering lead time required between government order placement and delivery arrival at each site.


• Emergency & Surge: Detail your emergency/surge capacity and the minimum surge lead time required to deliver extra quantities on short notice to either location.

1. Base Access & Escort Compliance:

• LSA Jenkins Compliance: Confirm ability of drivers and vehicles to comply with strict Entry Control Point (ECP) vehicle inspections, security badge vetting, and mandatory escort procedures at LSA Jenkins.


• PSAB Compliance: Confirm ability of drivers and vehicles to comply with strict ECP vehicle inspections, security badge vetting, and mandatory escort procedures at Prince Sultan Air Base (PSAB).

D. Supply Chain Logistics & Host Nation Tax Exemption

1. Transit Routes & Feasibility:

• LSA Jenkins Transit: Describe the primary and secondary road transit routes from supply terminals to LSA Jenkins (GPS: 24.2210435° N, 38.2568021° E), addressing potential bottlenecks, seasonal delays, or transit permits.


• PSAB Transit: Describe the primary and secondary road transit routes from supply terminals to Prince Sultan Air Base (Al Kharj), addressing potential regional bottlenecks, seasonal delays, checkpoint clearances, or transit permits

1. Tax & Customs Coordination:

• ZATCA & Exemptions: Detail previous experience managing Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) exemptions, host-nation fuel tax waivers, and local transport clearance documentation applicable to U.S. military fuel supply operations in KSA (applicable to both LSA Jenkins and PSAB).

E. Past Performance & Regional Experience

1. Summary of current or previous fuel delivery contracts within Saudi Arabia or the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) within the past three (3) years.


2. Specific experience supporting U.S. Government, DLA Energy, or military expeditionary locations.

8. Response Submission Instructions

Capability statements must be submitted electronically in Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word format.

• Submission Deadline: October 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST)


• Email Subject Line Format:
  
  SPE605-27-RFI-1000-Saudi Arabia – [Vendor Name] Capability Statement


• Primary Contracting Points of Contact:


• Ashley Koritzer, Contract Specialist — Email: Ashley.Koritzer@dla.mil


• Regina Daniels, Contract Specialist — Email: Regina.Daniels@dla.mil


• Georgia Dotson, Contracting Officer — Email: Georgia.Dotson@dla.mil

Questions regarding this RFI must be submitted in writing to the contracting POCs listed above prior to the response deadline.

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