91 -- Turbine Fuel, Aviation, JP8 - Foreign Military Sales - Israel

This contract involves the overseas bulk procurement of 10,250,000 US gallons of turbine fuel, specifically Aviation JP8, designated with NSN 9130-01-031-5816, for foreign military sales to Israel. The delivery schedule spans the month of October 2002, from the 1st through the 31st, with an additional 30-day carryover period allowed. The fuel is to be shipped FOB origin from either an East Coast or Gulf Coast port to Haifa, Israel. This procurement is part of a purchase program totaling 1.1 million gallons, and all offers must be submitted in U.S. dollars and English. The solicitation was made available on government procurement websites around June 28, 2002, and hard copies could be requested via fax. Interested suppliers were encouraged to submit proposals since all responsible sources would be considered, and no specific set-aside restrictions were indicated. Offers were required to be formally submitted through fax, as email submissions were not accepted. The procurement may be subject to the Trade Agreement Act of 1979, which implies adherence to international trade agreements. The contracting process was managed by the Defense Energy Support Center, focusing on ensuring competitive and fair bidding for supplying the specified aviation fuel to support U.S. foreign military sales commitments.