DLA Energy

DLA Energy serves as the primary procurement authority for energy-related commodities and services within the Department of Defense, ensuring reliable and secure fuel and petroleum product supply chains for military operations worldwide. Responsible for managing complex acquisition strategies under the Defense Logistics Agency’s energy mission, this office executes contracts for refined petroleum products, aviation fuels, and bulk energy logistics, aligning with federal energy security directives and operational readiness requirements. Their acquisitions are mission-critical, supporting deployed forces, fixed installations, and contingency operations through long-term contractual frameworks and just-in-time delivery mechanisms. DLA Energy maintains a broad network of merchant wholesalers and petroleum refiners, partnering with industry leaders in bulk fuel distribution and refining to ensure uninterrupted supply. The office relies on established Blanket Purchase Agreements and Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity contracts to streamline procurement across geographically dispersed locations. Vendor relationships are characterized by performance-based evaluations, quality assurance protocols, and strict adherence to military specification standards, with an emphasis on supply chain resilience and logistical efficiency. DLA Energy’s contracting activity is entirely non-set-aside, with 100% of awards issued under full and open competition. This reflects a strategic prioritization of operational urgency, scale, and technical capability over socioeconomic set-asides, ensuring access to the highest-capacity suppliers capable of meeting DoD’s global energy demands. While small business participation is not formally targeted, vendors of all sizes compete on technical merit, delivery performance, and compliance with military-grade fuel specifications. The office’s procurement focus is dominated by NAICS 424720 (Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers), reflecting its reliance on wholesale distribution networks for refined fuels, and NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), indicating direct engagement with primary fuel producers. Expertise centers on jet fuel, diesel, and gasoline meeting MIL-DTL-83133 and ASTM D975 standards, with deep technical knowledge of fuel quality control, storage logistics, and DoD-specific energy requirements.