JOINT 8190 Phase 1 - Deployable Bulk Fuel Distribution (DBFD) System

JOINT 8190 Phase 1 (JNT08190PH1) will deliver and support a mature Deployable Bulk Fuel Distribution (DBFD) system consisting of fuel storage installations, pumps, hoses and pipelines, including a new capability to transfer fuel from ship to shore, fuel monitoring and quality control equipment, waste fuel management equipment and fuel safety systems (fire protection and pollution control).

The capability will enable the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to lead operations in the immediate region without relying on host nation fuel support, and to provide rapid response options to future domestic and international natural disasters and civil emergencies.

The Commonwealth is seeking a single entity, either a Prime Vendor or Prime Systems Integrator, to provide and support an integrated commercial / military off the shelf DBFD system and associated support documentation. The prime contractor’s support system will be performance based and integrated with the Defence logistic support system. It will also assume, where effective and efficient, the responsibility for transactional support tasks.

As well as providing a proposal that addresses the requirements of the RFT, tenderers may also propose an alternative DBFD solution in accordance with clause 2.15 of the Conditions of Tender, if it is considered that this would provide a more cost effective and efficient solution for the Commonwealth.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions regarding international and domestic travel and guest limits at indoor gatherings, an Industry Brief is being been developed for release shortly as a virtual presentation to ensure that all potential tenderers have the same opportunity. The brief consists of a visual slide presentation and audio commentary by key project staff and gives potential tenderers the opportunity to submit questions in accordance with the conditions of the tender.

In the brief, industry is encouraged to share and discuss the RFT in order to prepare teaming arrangements, provide the best possible solution to Defence and to maximise Australian industry participation. This is voluntary of course and if you choose not to respond or deny permission to publish your contact details, then your interest and details will remain secure and all information provided will be managed in accordance with the confidentiality arrangements in the Conditions of Tender.