How to bid on the Western Pacific Bulk Fuels Purchase Program (WESTPAC) for DLA

What the agency is buying and why it matters

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking to purchase large quantities of bulk petroleum products for the Western Pacific and Middle East regions. This includes Naval Distillate (F76), Aviation Turbine Fuel (JP5), and Aviation Turbine Fuel (JA1). Some JA1 quantities will require additives.

The estimated quantities are substantial: 207,670,000 US Gallons of F76, 137,574,000 US Gallons of JP5, and 266,390,000 US Gallons of JA1. Deliveries will be made by tanker, shallow draft tanker, barge, tanker truck, railcar, and pipeline. This is a significant opportunity for fuel suppliers to support critical Department of Defense operations.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

The solicitation was published on June 29, 2026. The deadline for proposals is October 01, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for April 16, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM U.S. Eastern Time (Fort Belvoir local time) to discuss the solicitation details and answer questions.

After the deadline, the Contracting Officer intends to use a phased selection process. Only offerors who meet specific minimum requirements in Phase 1 will advance. If an offeror does not pass Phase 1, they will be notified, and there will be no opportunity to revise their proposal or enter into negotiations.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for firms with significant capabilities in fuel refining, manufacturing, and supply. There are no small business set-asides for this procurement.

To be considered, offerors must meet one of the following minimum requirements: be a refiner or manufacturer, provide a Letter of Supply Commitment that meets the standards outlined in the L3 Supplement: Evidence of Responsibility, or have successfully held a DLA Energy Bulk Petroleum Products contract within the past three years.

How to respond to this solicitation

To access the opportunity and its documents, 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 on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required.

It is highly recommended to attend the virtual pre-proposal conference on April 16, 2026, to gain insights from the Procurement team and ask questions. The agenda, presentation slides, and virtual meeting link will be posted on the SAM.gov website on or before April 15, 2026.

Practical tips for preparing a competitive response

Given the phased selection process, ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates that you meet one of the Phase 1 minimum requirements: being a refiner/manufacturer, providing a strong Letter of Supply Commitment, or having a recent DLA Energy Bulk Petroleum Products contract. Do not assume your qualifications are obvious.

Carefully review all requirements for each fuel type, including any additive specifications for JA1. Pay close attention to the delivery modes and ensure your proposed solution aligns with the specified methods (tanker, shallow draft tanker, barge, tanker truck, railcar, and pipeline). Note that FOB destination tanker offers will not be accepted.

Since estimated quantities may increase through supplemental solicitations tied to this procurement, consider your capacity to meet potential expanded requirements when formulating your offer.