The Strategic Petroleum Reserve, operating under the Department of Energy, is tasked with the procurement and maintenance of national crude oil inventories. Its core mission focuses on the strategic acquisition of US-produced sour crude oil and the operational management of storage infrastructure.
Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve, operating under the Department of Energy, is tasked with the procurement and maintenance of national crude oil inventories. Its core mission focuses on the strategic acquisition of US-produced sour crude oil and the operational management of storage infrastructure. K...
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve, operating under the Department of Energy, is tasked with the procurement and maintenance of national crude oil inventories. Its core mission focuses on the strategic acquisition of US-produced sour crude oil and the operational management of storage infrastructure. Key priorities include the maintenance and replacement of storage facilities, the procurement of market intelligence and data subscriptions for oil pricing, and the implementation of specialized oil blending simulation software to ensure inventory integrity.
Procurement patterns are dominated by the acquisition of petroleum and petroleum products, alongside the procurement of specialized warehousing and storage services. The agency frequently seeks architect-engineering services for project management and construction support, specifically for the replacement and repair of storage tanks. Additionally, the agency procures high-value information services, such as market data subscriptions and technical software for oil blending and simulation.
The agency primarily targets vendors within the Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers and Engineering Services NAICS categories. It also engages providers of water supply systems and information services. While the majority of recent awards are open to all competitors, there is some evidence of engagement with SBA set-asides for specialized software and training services.
The agency functions as a specialized entity within the Department of Energy, managing a complex network of storage sites that require integrated facilities support and potable water infrastructure. Its procurement structure involves a mix of direct awards for commodity purchases and task-order based contracts for engineering and professional services.
Procurement Analytics
Where Strategic Petroleum Reserve directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Strategic Petroleum Reserve and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent Strategic Petroleum Reserve Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
