How to bid on Direct Supply of Natural Gas for DLA Energy in the Northeast

What the agency is buying

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is seeking suppliers for natural gas to various Department of Defense and federal civilian installations in the US Northeast Region. This includes locations in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

The estimated quantity is 59,292,083 dekatherms (Dths) for a 24-month delivery period, starting April 1, 2027, with a potential six-month extension. The resulting contract(s) will be fixed-price with economic price adjustment (FP/EPA) requirements type.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 5, 2026. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on Monday, July 27, 2026. Offers, including technical and other required documents, are due by August 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms that can supply large quantities of natural gas to multiple federal and military installations across the Northeast United States. The acquisition is not set aside for small business concerns, meaning it is open to businesses of all sizes.

Vendors should have experience with fixed-price contracts that include economic price adjustments and be capable of managing a significant supply chain for a 24-month period, with a possible extension.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

All questions must be submitted by email to [email protected] by the stated deadline. Offers and all required documents must be submitted by the final deadline.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Carefully review all amendments and attachments, especially “Amd 0001_SF30,” “Att IV_ Schedule Pages Updated_V2,” and “Billing Type Tied- Aggregated Group 1,” as these contain critical details and updates. Also, review the “Questions and Responses for SPE604-26-R-0403” document to understand clarifications provided by the agency.

Ensure your proposal clearly addresses the estimated quantity of 59,292,083 dekatherms and the 24-month delivery period, with the option for a six-month extension. Highlight your capacity to reliably deliver natural gas to diverse locations across the specified Northeast region. Since this is a fixed-price with economic price adjustment contract, clearly outline your pricing structure and how it accounts for potential market fluctuations.