Urgent and Compelling JAA Romania/Amendment 0001
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY.DLA ENERGY.DLA ENERGY · Response deadline: Wed, 28 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy is procuring petroleum-related supplies or services through this combined synopsis/solicitation. The Urgency and Compelling Justification and Approval (JAA) for Romania indicates this supports overseas military requirements—likely fuel or petroleum products for U.S. forces or allied operations in Romania under urgent operational needs.
NAICS 324110 covers "Petroleum Refineries," though DLA Energy solicitations in this category often involve refined petroleum product delivery, storage, or related energy services rather than refinery operations themselves. The classification code 9130—typically associated with fuels, lubricants, oils, and waxes—confirms this is a fuel procurement. DLA Energy is the Department of Defense's single manager for energy commodities, managing bulk petroleum purchases and distribution worldwide.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | DLA Energy (Defense Logistics Agency) |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | SPE60527R0202 |
| NAICS | 324110 |
| Set-aside | No Set Aside Used |
| Response deadline | October 28, 2026, 12:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is full and open competition with no small business set-aside, meaning large and small businesses may bid. Given DLA Energy's petroleum mission and the overseas nature of this urgent requirement, potential bidders typically include:
- Major petroleum suppliers and refiners with international logistics capabilities
- Contractors experienced in defense fuel contracting and DLA's bulk petroleum procedures
- Firms capable of meeting urgent delivery timelines for overseas military operations
- Companies with existing relationships enabling rapid mobilization to Romania
Small businesses may participate but should realistically assess their capacity to meet DLA Energy's strict quality, volume, and delivery requirements for overseas urgent procurements. Previous experience with DLA Energy contracts or defense fuel specifications is highly advantageous.
How to put together a competitive bid
For urgent overseas petroleum procurements, focus your proposal on:
Operational execution. Emphasize demonstrable capability to source and deliver petroleum products to Romania on compressed timelines. DLA Energy prioritizes reliability and speed in urgent requirements over cost savings.
Technical compliance. Detail your ability to meet military fuel specifications (MIL-SPEC products like F-76 naval distillate, JP-8 jet fuel, or ground vehicle fuels). Include quality assurance processes, lab testing capabilities, and certification records.
Logistics and infrastructure. Map your supply chain explicitly—storage terminals, transportation modes, customs clearance for European entry, and final delivery mechanisms to military receiving points in Romania.
Contracting experience. Highlight past performance with DLA Energy, other defense fuel contracts, or comparable urgent international energy deliveries. Past performance ratings carry substantial weight.
Pricing structure. For urgent requirements, provide itemized pricing with clear unit costs, delivery fees, and any surge pricing components. DLA Energy uses this for price reasonableness determinations under urgency conditions.
Bonding and financial capacity. Be prepared to demonstrate bonding capability and financial liquidity for large petroleum purchases, as DLA Energy contracts can involve substantial commodity values.
The JAA designation means this bypasses normal competitive procedures—your proposal must directly address why your source represents the best available solution under urgent circumstances.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number SPE60527R0202. Review all attachments, particularly the JAA documentation explaining the urgent and compelling circumstances, technical specifications for the petroleum products required, and any justification for sole-source or limited competition elements.
Note the response deadline of October 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time—given the urgency designation, deadlines are typically firm with limited or no extensions. Verify whether the place of performance and delivery requirements are detailed in the full solicitation documents, as they were not provided in the notice metadata. If you lack SAM.gov registration or DLA Energy vendor qualification, initiate those processes immediately, as they are prerequisites for award.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →