91 -- DESC FY09 Annual Procurement Forecast

The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) has provided its annual forecast for petroleum acquisitions for fiscal year 2009, detailing the expected types and quantities of various petroleum products to be procured. The forecast categorizes the acquisitions into three main groups: Bulk and PC&S totaling approximately 120.4 million barrels, including major fuels like JP8 (over 80 million barrels), distillates such as F76 and DFW (around 15.8 million barrels), diesel, and several other specialized petroleum products. Additionally, commercial-grade jet fuel (INTOPLANE) is forecasted at 4.4 million barrels, while bunker fuels, including marine diesel and residuals, total about 3.2 million barrels. Local purchases and cash procurements are expected to amount to 2 million barrels, focusing on JP50, JA1, JP8, unleaded gasoline, and diesel. This forecast serves as an informational tool to guide procurement activities and does not guarantee actual purchase volumes, which will be defined in specific bids and proposals issued by DESC’s procurement offices. The forecast is part of a contractual outline under solicitation number SP0600FY09FORECAST, linked with NAICS code 324110, and includes contact points such as the Procurement Analyst and Chief Bulk Domestic Contracting for further information. The DESC’s effort ensures a structured approach to meeting the Department of Defense’s petroleum product needs in FY 2009, supporting military and related energy requirements.