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This is a Presolicitation notice.
The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy needs a small business to supply fuel additives for military use.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
- The DLA Energy Bulk Fuel Additives procurement includes requirements for two additives: Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII) and Diesel Fuel Additive (LIA).
- Only Grade A and B of LIA Additive are authorized for bulk storage at DLA Energy facilities.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
- The anticipated ordering period is date of award through December 31, 2028.
- The delivery period is January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028, with a 30-day carryover for Continental US locations and 90 days for outside Continental US locations.
- How will they pick the winner?
- The evaluation basis is not specified.
- When and how do you bid?
- Proposals must be submitted as FOB Destination offers via the Bulk Offer Entry Tool (OET).
- The deadline for proposals is August 3, 2026, at 1:00 PM Fort Belvoir, VA Time.
Who can apply
- Small businesses with experience in chemical product manufacturing
Don't bother if…
- The LIA product must be listed on the Qualified Product List (QPL) by the date of award
Heads up — easy to miss
- The LIA product must be listed on the QPL by the date of award
- All proposals must be submitted as FOB Destination offers
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business is registered in SAM.gov
- Review the Qualified Product List (QPL) for LIA products
- Familiarize yourself with the Bulk Offer Entry Tool (OET)
Primary point of contact
Name
Natalie Charles
Email
natalie.charles@dla.mil
Phone
(571) 409-0720