The Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve (NEHHOR) Storage of 200,000 ULSD in South Portland, ME.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response is forecasting a requirement to store 200,000 barrels of ultra-low sulfur diesel in South Portland, Maine, under the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve program. This effort supports national energy security by maintaining a strategic reserve of heating fuel to respond to disruptions in supply, particularly during winter months. The storage activity will be conducted at a designated facility in Maine, though specific site details are not provided, and the operation is aligned with emergency response and resilience objectives. The North American Industry Classification System code 493190 indicates this is classified under other warehousing and storage services. The procurement opportunity is intended for small businesses and is categorized as an other set aside, suggesting it may be reserved for small, minority-owned, veteran-owned, or other designated disadvantaged entities, though exact eligibility criteria are not detailed. The point of contact for small business inquiries is Jennifer Passaro and Walter Yamben, both serving as Small Business Program Managers and reachable through their agency email addresses. The forecast posting date is July 2026, indicating this is a planned acquisition in the near future, with no issued solicitation yet, allowing interested parties to prepare proposals in advance. The activity remains under the purview of the Department of Energy, emphasizing its role in safeguarding critical energy infrastructure and ensuring regional heating fuel availability during emergencies.