Sources Sought- Department of State (Erbil, Iraq)

                                                             REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
                                                               Department of State Erbil, IRAQ

This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice. The Government is conducting market research to identify interested and capable vendors for the supply and delivery of Mid-grade Gasoline (MUM) and Diesel (SFD) fuel at the Department of State in Erbil, Iraq. The information gathered will be used by the Government to determine the appropriate acquisition if a solicitation is issued. The Government anticipates awarding a one (1) year contract with a one (1) year option for this future requirement. The estimated fuel requirements are as follows:

Base Year:

Fuel Type                                                     NSN                                         Quantity
Diesel,10 PPM Sulfur (SFD)                   9140-01-556-9156              500,000 U.S. Gallons
MUM                                                                9130-01-272-0983              24,000 U.S. Gallons

Option Year:

Fuel Type                                                     NSN                                         Quantity
Diesel,10 PPM Sulfur (SFD)                   9140-01-556-9156               500,000 U.S. Gallons
MUM                                                               9130-01-272-0983               24,000 U.S. Gallons

Requested Information for Capability Statement:
Interested vendors shall submit a Capability Statement addressing the following questions:
o Describe your company’s ability to provide the required fuel at the specified location (Department of State, Erbil).
o Is your company currently fully registered and approved in SAM and in the Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS)? This requirement must be met by NLT RFP deadline.
o Provide your JCCS ID and Provide Your Cage Code
o Identify your proposed source(s) of supply for MUM and SFD
o Indicate whether the fuel is locally sourced or imported.
o Is your company capable of obtaining the required fuel through the Oil Production & Distribution Center (OPDC)?
o Does your company understand the LMC/OPDC/PMNOC process?
o Describe your company’s transportation and delivery capability.
o Describe available storage capacity that could support the requirement.
o What challenges (logistical, regulatory, security-related) might affect delivery or sustainment?

Critical Sourcing Constraint:
• Please be advised that Iranian &/or Russian-origin fuel or Russian sources are prohibited for this requirement.
• Any proposed supply chain must guarantee compliance with this restriction.
• All provided fuel must comply with DLA specifications and standards.

If your company is able to support this requirement, please respond to this RFI no later than September 14, 2026 at 9:00 am EST, Fort Belvoir, VA. Please include the reference DOS ERBIL, IRQ in the subject line of your email.

Submission Instructions:
Please submit your capability statement and the requested documents via email to:
Suttom Beshir, Contract Specialist, Suttom.Beshir@dla.mil
Marcus Nolan, Contract Specialist, Marcus.Nolan@dla.mil