Kabul, Afghanistan Fuel Storage Services

The contract solicitation SPE60016R0507, originally SPE60015R0510, pertains to the provision of contractor-owned and operated services for the receipt, storage, and shipment of Aviation Turbine Fuel Grade TS-1 and Diesel Fuel Grade DF2 by tank truck within a 50-mile radius of Kabul, Afghanistan. The contractor is responsible for handling approximately 182,000 barrels immediately upon award, with storage requirements including at least two tanks capable of holding 172,000 barrels of TS-1 and 10,000 barrels of DF2. The storage tanks must be interconnected yet isolated from other products in the tank farm, and the facility must be equipped to filter fuel during transfers between tanks. Additionally, the service provider is required to inject additives to upgrade products to TS-1 grade on outbound shipments as needed. The solicitation aims to be a full and open competition, with the Request for Proposal expected to be issued around October 15, 2015, and closing around November 20, 2015. The procurement falls under NAICS code 493190, and all details, including contact points for the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer, are accessible electronically via the Federal Business Opportunities website. This effort ensures efficient fuel management and supply chain support for operations in the Kabul area, meeting strict industry standards for fuel quality and storage.