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The Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy), Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, issues this Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry of the Government's intent to award a future Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) provisions in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 324110, and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 9130. This notice also serves as a Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of providing into-plane fueling services and reserve fuel storage in support of an upcoming requirement at Cairns International Airport (YBCS) . The Government is conducting market research to assess industry capability, validate acquisition assumptions, and inform the development of a competitive solicitation. Vendors responding to this RFI should be aware that any firm submitting an offer under a future solicitation may be subject to a pre‑award survey. This survey will be used to verify technical capability, operational readiness, financial responsibility, and compliance with applicable regulatory, safety, and airport authority requirements. Only vendors determined responsible and technically capable will be considered for award. This announcement is issued solely for information-gathering and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or Government commitment. Responses are voluntary and will not obligate the Government. Although future evaluations will determine technical acceptability on a pass/fail basis, the Government is also seeking information on capabilities that exceed minimum requirements and may provide operational advantages. Vendors are encouraged to highlight any value‑added capabilities, including but not limited to: Existing reserve storage infrastructure available without new construction or extended lead times. Reserve storage capacity exceeding minimum thresholds, including the ability to rapidly scale fuel availability during surge operations or increased operational tempo. Enhanced into‑plane fueling throughput, equipment availability, or capabilities that reduce turnaround time, etc. Required Capabilities DLA Energy requires into‑plane and reserve storage capability for the following: CLIN Requirement Location Country Fuel Type Quantity (USG) 0001 Into-Plane Cairns International Airport (YBCS) Australia Jet A1 1,000,000 0002 Reserve StorageCairns International Airport (YBCS) Australia Jet A1 2,000,000 This Notice of Intent is not a solicitation and not a request for competitive proposals . No solicitation document is available at this time, and telephone inquiries will not be accepted. No award will be made based on unsolicited offers or quotations. Any response must provide clear and compelling…

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