Direct Supply Natural Gas DLA Energy Natural Gas Program 7.2 South Region
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA ENERGY.DLA ENERGY · Response deadline: Tue, 17 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is seeking a contractor for direct supply of natural gas under its Natural Gas Program 7.2 for the South Region. This is part of DLA Energy's ongoing mission to procure and manage energy products for the Department of Defense and authorized federal customers.
NAICS code 211130 corresponds to "Natural Gas Extraction"—though in federal contracting practice, this code also covers natural gas distribution and supply arrangements. DLA Energy manages one of the largest energy supply programs in the world, contracting for various petroleum, coal, electricity, and natural gas products to support military installations and operations.
Natural gas procurement contracts of this type typically involve supplying pipeline-quality natural gas to designated federal facilities, with requirements around delivery scheduling, volume flexibility, and coordination with local distribution utilities. The "Program 7.2" designation refers to a specific geographic or administrative division within DLA Energy's natural gas portfolio.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE60426R0404 |
| NAICS | 211130 |
| Set-aside | None (full and open competition) |
| Response deadline | November 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | See the solicitation |
Who can bid
This is a full and open competition with no small business set-aside, meaning any responsible offeror—large or small—may submit a bid. However, small businesses, including those in SBA's 8(a), HUBZone, WOSB, or SDVOSB programs, remain eligible to compete.
Given the NAICS 211130, DLA Energy is likely seeking firms with:
- Access to wholesale natural gas supply sources
- Experience with interstate or intrastate pipeline nominations and scheduling
- Capability to manage basis differentials and index-based pricing structures
- Knowledge of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations and North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB) standards
If you are a small business, assess honestly whether you can meet DLA Energy's supply volume requirements and creditworthiness standards. Natural gas contracts often require performance bonds, letters of credit, or other financial assurances.
How to put together a competitive bid
For utility-scale natural gas supply competitions, focus on these elements:
Pricing structure. Federal natural gas solicitations typically use index-based pricing (e.g., Henry Hub plus a basis differential) rather than fixed prices. Understand how DLA Energy wants delivery points, transport charges, and balancing fees structured. Your basis bid—the premium or discount to the index—will likely be the key evaluated factor.
Supply assurance. Document your upstream supply arrangements, pipeline capacity rights, and storage options if applicable. DLA Energy needs confidence you can deliver through peak demand periods.
Delivery mechanics. Describe your nomination procedures, scheduling coordination with local distribution companies, and contingency plans for supply interruptions.
Past performance. Include relevant contracts for federal, municipal, or commercial natural gas supply, especially in the South Region's pipeline corridors (Gulf Coast, Texas Eastern, Transco, Sonat, or other relevant systems).
Regulatory compliance. Address your NAESB compliance, FERC market participant status, and any state utility commission registrations.
Since this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, the notice may itself constitute the full solicitation document—read carefully to determine if additional sections or attachments are incorporated by reference.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE60426R0404 to confirm specific contract requirements, delivery points, evaluation criteria, and required representations.
Note the deadline: Responses are due November 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Register in SAM if you haven't already, and ensure your entity is active and compliant.
Verify your NAICS code eligibility in your SAM profile covers 211130.
See the solicitation for complete terms, incorporated clauses, and submission instructions.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →