Bid guide
How to bid on fuel services at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center 29 Palms, CA for DLA
What the agency is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive fuel services at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) 29 Palms, California. This includes managing, operating, and maintaining both government-owned and contractor-owned fuel facilities.
The selected contractor will be responsible for fuel storage, handling, testing, distribution, maintenance, inventory control, security, safety, and environmental protection. This involves ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely handling of petroleum products, performing facility maintenance, complying with environmental and safety directives, and conducting necessary personnel training. The contractor must also track aviation fuel inventories and order products to maintain service levels.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation, SPE603-26-R-0543, was published on August 27, 2026. All proposals must be submitted by October 05, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. It is important to submit your response before this deadline, as late submissions may not be considered.
The anticipated contract period is extensive, with a base period for COCO services from March 15, 2028, to September 14, 2031, and for GOCO services from September 15, 2028, to September 14, 2031. There are multiple option periods that could extend the contract through September 14, 2056.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is 100% set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Firms must be eligible under the SDVOSB Program and operate within NAICS code 493190, which covers Other Warehouse and Storage.
The DLA anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price contract. This procurement is suitable for SDVOSB firms with experience in fuel logistics, facility management, and environmental compliance, particularly those familiar with military base operations.
How to respond
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Interested companies must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) to respond to this solicitation.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Given the long potential contract duration and the nature of fuel services, emphasize your firm's stability, long-term operational capabilities, and experience with similar complex logistics. Highlight any past performance that demonstrates your ability to manage extensive facilities and critical supplies.
For a firm-fixed-price contract, clearly define your proposed pricing structure and ensure it accounts for all potential costs over the entire contract period, including all option years. Detail your approach to inventory control, quality surveillance, and environmental protection, as these are key areas of responsibility. Showcase your personnel training programs to assure the agency of a highly qualified workforce.
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