Petroleum extraction and production on federal lands and offshore platforms. Find active federal and state crude petroleum extraction contracts — AI-scored against your profile across SAM.gov and 200+ portals.
Annual federal spend under NAICS 211120 averages $1.5–2.5 billion, driven primarily by royalty-in-kind (RIK) crude oil purchases from DLA Energy and BOEM offshore lease production. Contracts are typically multi-year, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) with fixed-price line items, awarded competitively via sealed bidding or best-value tradeoff. Demand is tied to strategic petroleum reserve refill, military jet fuel procurement, and revenue collection from federal lessees. The market is moderately concentrated, with a handful of large integrated producers dominating, but small refiners and midstream firms compete for RIK contracts. New entrants must pre-qualify with DLA Energy's Petroleum Quality Assurance Program.
These agencies are the largest buyers of crude petroleum extraction services and products in the federal government. Each awards contracts under NAICS 211120 regularly — build relationships with their small business offices first.
Focus on DLA Energy's RIK solicitations, which are the largest single source of demand. Most contracts are unrestricted, but 8(a) and HUBZone set-asides occasionally appear for smaller-volume regional purchases. The highest-leverage move is to obtain Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) petroleum quality certification and register as a qualified crude oil supplier under DLA Energy's Approved Supplier List (ASL). Without ASL status, you cannot bid on most DLA contracts. Also, target BOEM's royalty-in-kind exchanges for smaller, less competitive awards.
Most crude oil contracts are awarded via sealed bidding (LPTA) under DLA Energy's RIK program. Best-value tradeoffs are used for complex exchanges. No standard GSA schedules; instead, agency-specific IDIQs (e.g., DLA Energy's Bulk Petroleum IDIQ) are common. Evaluation focuses on price, delivery schedule, and crude quality specifications (API gravity, sulfur content).
You need a BLM or BOEM drilling permit, a bond (typically $50k–$500k depending on well depth and location), and compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). For DLA Energy contracts, no drilling bond is needed; instead, you need a performance bond of 20% of the contract value.
Rarely for major RIK contracts; they are usually full-and-open. However, BOEM occasionally sets aside small-volume royalty-in-kind exchanges for 8(a) or HUBZone firms. The small-business size standard is 500 employees.
DLA Energy RIK contracts average $10–50 million annually per award, with some multi-year IDIQs reaching $500 million. Smaller BOEM exchanges range from $500k to $5 million.
No. Crude oil is not on GSA Schedule. All procurement is done via open-market solicitations (e.g., DLA Energy's RIK program) or through BOEM's royalty-in-kind exchanges. You must register in SAM and obtain DLA Energy supplier approval.
API Q1 (Quality Management) and DLA Energy's Petroleum Quality Assurance Program certification are essential. For set-asides, 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB certifications can provide an edge, but they are rarely used in this NAICS.