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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SPE603-20-R-5X20 FUEL STORAGE SERVICES IN HOUSTON, TX DLA Energy is seeking information on industry capabilities/interest/potential sources for the Receipt, Storage, and Issue ... REQUEST FOR INFORMATION SPE603-20-R-5X20 FUEL STORAGE SERVICES IN HOUSTON, TX DLA Energy is seeking information on industry capabilities/interest/potential sources for the Receipt, Storage, and Issue of 540,000 barrels of Commercial Grade Jet-A (fill) and 710,000 barrels of Turbine Aviation, Military Grade JP5 (fill), in Houston, TX. This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) only; there is no solicitation currently. The Government is neither negotiating nor calling for offers at this time. This announcement is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to pay for any response preparation cost. The Government will not make an award based on this RFI. CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS: Fuel operations would primarily consist of Receipt, Storage, Protection, and Shipping for U.S. Government-owned product Commercial Grade Jet-A and Turbine Aviation, Military Grade JP5 at a single location. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Houston, TX. ESTIMATED ANNUAL THROUGHPUT: 4,500,000 barrels of total throughput, for each 12-month contract period. CAPABILITIES SOUGHT: Storage of 540,000 barrels of Commercial Grade Jet-A. Storage of 710,000 barrels of Turbine Aviation, Military Grade JP5. All product must be held at a single location. Vessels supporting requirement are U.S. flagged. Berthing and mooring facility shall be capable of handling a minimum 49,000 dead weight ton (DWT) vessels with an overall length of 600.4 feet, with a minimum draft of 42 feet at the dock. The offeror shall provide a detailed description of any port restriction/requirement. Service capabilities for receiving U.S. Government-owned product via ocean going tanker or barge on a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week basis. Service capabilities for shipping/issuing U.S. Government-owned product via ocean going tanker or barge, and into the Colonial and Explorer Pipeline on a 24-hour per day, 7-day per week basis. Service capabilities for shipping U.S. Government-owned product (with additives) via third party furnished tank truck on a 12-hour per day, 5-day per week basis (Monday through Friday). Facility shall be capable of bottom loading product, be equipped with a Scully overfill protection system (or compatible), be equipped with temperature compensating meters to accurately measure the product being loaded, and be able to load a minimum of four 8,000 USG tank trucks per hour. Pumping rates minimum 6,500 barrels per hour for both receiving and shipping for tanker, and 2,000 barrels per hour for both receiving and shipping for barge transportation tendered. Facility shall be capable of injecting additives into Jet-A (to regrade to JAA/F24) and JP-5 during shipment of product via tanker/barge, and tank truck on a 7-day per week 24-hours per day basis. The additives to be injected are Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII), Static Dissipater Additive (SDA), and Corrosion Inhibitor/Lubricity Improver Additive (CI/LI). After the closing date of this RFI, DLA Energy intends to hold a call with industry, tentatively scheduled for October 27, 2020, to discuss the RFI and program requirements. DLA Energy will provide a short presentation during the pre-solicitation meeting using Microsoft Teams, which is a free app available to the public. DLA Energy also plans to use a teleconference number, which will be provided to those parties responding to this RFI. Companies interested in participating in this meeting should confirm their interest by email to Chris Kidwell and Shane Banks no later than the closing date/time of this RFI. Submissions should be sent to Mr. Chris Kidwell at Christopher.kidwell@dla.mil by 9:00 A.M. local Fort Belvoir, VA time on Oct. 13, 2020. Please direct any questions concerning this RFI to Contract Specialist, Mr. Chris Kidwell at christopher.kidwell@dla.mil or (571) 767-8727 and/or Contracting Officer Mr. Shane A. Banks at shane.banks@dla.mil or (571) 767-8298. Interested firms must include in their submission, the RFI number SPE603-20-R-5X20 in the subject line of their emails. The following information is requested: 1. Provide a company profile to include number of employees, annual revenue history (last 3 years), office location(s), DUNS/CAGE Code number, business size, and a statement regarding current business status. 2. Capability Statement. Provide a brief explanation of your firm's capabilities to provide Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated Fuel Storage Facilities, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and supervision necessary to receive, store, issue, maintain quality, account for petroleum products, maintain the associated fuel facilities and to provide qualified and experienced personnel, with appropriate clearances, if required. 3. Past Performance. Do you have past performance as a prime contractor or subcontractor on a service contract for similar fuels management requirements? If so, please provide the following information: Contract number, Name of Government Agency or Commercial Entity, Period of Performance, Dollar Value, Type of Contract (Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, etc.), and an explanation of services provided as they relate to COCO fuels management. If your firm acted as a subcontractor or joint venture, name the prime contractor or other party, the specific work performed and percentage. Address any past performance problems, and resolutions taken. 4. Location: Please provide the location/address of your facility.