91 -- Defense Energy Support Center FY05 procurement forecast

The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) has provided its annual forecast for the procurement of petroleum products for fiscal year 2005, outlining expected quantities across several fuel types. The forecast anticipates purchasing 72.6 million barrels of JP8 jet fuel, 8.8 million barrels of commercial jet fuels including JP50, JA1, and JAA, 14.2 million barrels of JP5, along with smaller quantities of other jet fuels such as JP4/JAB and JTS. In addition, DESC expects to acquire 14.1 million barrels of distillates, 5.6 million barrels of ground diesel, 4.1 million barrels of marine diesel, and 4.3 million barrels of residual fuels. Gasoline projections include 600,000 barrels of leaded and 1.1 million barrels of unleaded motor gasoline. Lubricants are forecasted at 32,000 barrels. These figures serve as a planning estimate, and actual procurements will be detailed in individual solicitations issued throughout the year. This forecast aligns with regulations under FAR 5.203(h) and is intended to inform potential suppliers and contracting officers of the anticipated demand to facilitate market planning and preparedness. The solicitation reference number is SP0600-FY05-Forecast, with the applicable NAICS code 324110, which corresponds to petroleum refineries. The point of contact for this forecast is William A. Maclaren, Deputy Director of the Executive Agent Office at DESC, available via provided contact information. While key details such as specific agency names and exact location data are not listed, interested parties can access further documentation and updates through the official government contracting portal.