91 -- DESC FY06 Annual Procurement Forecast

The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) has provided its annual forecast for petroleum product acquisitions for fiscal year 2006, outlining estimated quantities across various fuel types. The forecast includes substantial volumes such as 68,785,000 barrels of JP8, 13,455,000 barrels of JP5, and over 8 million barrels combining JP50, JA1, JAA, and other commercial jet fuels. Other significant projected purchases include distillates at 13,365,000 barrels, ground diesel at 5,305,000 barrels, marine diesel at 3,885,000 barrels, residual fuels at 4,075,000 barrels, and various motor gasoline and lubricants totaling several hundred thousand barrels. This forecast serves as a planning tool reflecting anticipated procurement needs but does not constitute a commitment to purchase. Actual quantities and contract awards will be determined through individual solicitations such as Invitations for Bid and Requests for Proposal issued by DESC procurement offices. The referenced solicitation number for this forecast is SP0600FY06FORECAST, and the associated NAICS code is 324110, which covers petroleum and coal products manufacturing. This forecast provides industry and potential contractors with an overview of DESC’s anticipated petroleum demands for FY06 to guide their business planning.