AVGAS, Aviation Gasoline (100LL)(130)

This contract involves the procurement of 775,000 gallons of Aviation Gasoline (AVGAS 100LL, NATO code 130) to support Operation Enduring Freedom. The fuel will be delivered in ISO containers to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. These containers are used to prevent contamination and expedite port processing. Currently, the operation orders approximately three ISO containers, equal to 25,600 gallons, every 30 days. Storage capacity at the base is limited to 50,000 gallons, so the ISO containers are used not only for transport but also to supplement on-site storage, potentially remaining there for extended periods. The contract duration extends from August 1, 2008, through July 30, 2011. Deliveries will first be made by ship to the Port of Doha, Qatar, then transferred to Al Udeid Air Base following customs clearance. The solicitation for bids opened on April 21, 2008. The contract is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency with Dorothy D. Gheen serving as the contract specialist. This procurement is essential to ensure a steady and secure supply of aviation fuel critical to military operations in the region.