Amendment 0008 to Solicitation Number SPE608-26-R-0200 3.7 Domestic Ship's Bunkers Program

Amendment 0008 is hereby issued to update the requirement for Ponce, Puerto Rico under Solicitation SPE608-26-R-0200.

The Government requires 1.5M USG of F76 and 300K USG of JP5 monthly for delivery to ships on a rotational basis in the vicinity of Port Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Period of Performance: 1 June 2026 – 31 May 2027

Ordering & Delivery Requirements:

• Orders will be placed approximately 5 days in advance; however, operational requirements may necessitate shorter notice.


• The contractor shall deliver/discharge fuel within 5 days of product request/order placement.


• Expect 1–2 vessels per week for resupply, with orders processed and billed via SEA CARD.


• The contractor shall provide a 24/7 point of contact for order placement and coordination.

Operational Notes:

• If a T‑AKE or other CLF ship is available, resupply is expected approximately every 10 days.


• Delivery Location: Pier 8, Port Ponce, Puerto Rico. Other locations within the Caribbean are not acceptable.


• In the event of inclement weather or port closures, delivery timelines may be adjusted by mutual agreement.


• Vessels will range in size from an LCS to as large as an LHD or T‑AKE.


• If a barge is used for refueling operations, the contractor shall provide all necessary fendering and Ship‑to‑Ship (STS) transfer equipment to ensure safe fuel transfer and compliance with all applicable regulations. Fendering requirements must be appropriate for the barge size and safe nesting against both pier and vessel.

Quality Requirements: Product (F76 and JP5) will be inspected and accepted on‑site by DLA Energy Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) in full compliance with MIL‑DTL‑5624, turbine fuel, aviation, Grade JP‑5 (NATO F‑44).

Evaluation: Award will be made to the technically acceptable offeror with the lowest aggregate price per line item. Each line item will be evaluated independently.