91 -- DESC FY05 Annual Procurement Forecast

The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) has issued its fiscal year 2005 annual forecast for petroleum acquisitions, detailing the anticipated procurement volumes of various petroleum products. The forecast estimates procurement of large quantities across several fuel types, including JP8 at 72.6 million barrels, commercial jet fuels such as JP50, JA1, and others totaling 8.8 million barrels, JP5 at 14.2 million barrels, and JP4/JAB at 2.3 million barrels. Other projected acquisitions include distillates at 14.1 million barrels, ground and marine diesel fuels at 5.6 and 4.1 million barrels respectively, residual fuels at 4.3 million barrels, motor gasoline (both leaded and unleaded) totaling 1.7 million barrels combined, and various lubricants at 32,000 barrels. It is important to note that these quantities represent forecasted estimates only; actual procurements will be finalized through individual Invitations for Bid and Requests for Proposal issued by DESC’s various procurement offices. The forecast aligns with regulatory requirements under FAR 5.203(h) and supports planning activities for federal petroleum supply needs. The document also provides a point of contact for further details, emphasizing the logistical planning and coordination involved in securing necessary energy resources for defense purposes during fiscal year 2005.