DLA Energy- FEPCA

DLA Energy – FEPCA serves as a key procurement representative within the Defense Logistics Agency, responsible for managing energy-related acquisitions critical to sustaining global military operations. Specializing in fuel supply chain contracts, this role ensures the uninterrupted delivery of petroleum-based fuels, natural gas, and associated logistics services to Department of Defense components. The position oversees complex, mission-critical contracts under the SPE605 contracting office, primarily focused on energy infrastructure, fuel distribution, and technical support services aligned with Defense Logistics Agency’s strategic readiness objectives. Acquisitions are typically large-scale, long-term arrangements requiring rigorous compliance with FAR and DoD energy security protocols. The primary contractor relationships center on Qatar Fuel (WOQOD) and United Capital Investments Group, both of which provide essential fuel procurement, storage, and transportation services in high-priority operational theaters. These partnerships reflect a preference for established, global energy providers with proven capabilities in secure, scalable fuel logistics. While the majority of contracts are awarded through full and open competition, the office maintains consistent engagement with a limited pool of trusted vendors capable of meeting stringent military-grade standards for fuel quality, supply chain resilience, and just-in-time delivery under austere conditions. Set-aside preferences show a strong emphasis on open competition, with 84.9% of awards issued without socioeconomic set-asides. However, the office maintains a measurable commitment to small business participation, with 11.3% of awards designated as total small business set-asides and 3.8% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, reflecting a balanced approach to mission necessity and socioeconomic goals under FAR Part 19. The procurement portfolio is overwhelmingly concentrated in NAICS 324110 (Petroleum Refineries), underscoring deep expertise in fuel production, refining, and distribution systems. Minor allocations to NAICS 541380 (Testing Laboratories and Services) indicate a focus on fuel quality assurance and compliance testing. This specialization reflects a technical domain centered on energy security, fuel specification adherence, and infrastructure resilience in support of expeditionary and contingency operations.