BIODIESEL

Defense Logistics Agency Energy awarded delivery order SPE60526FHZK4 to APEX-PETROLEUM CORP, a small women-owned business, for the supply of biodiesel under the IDIQ contract SPE60522D4010. The award, dated August 17, 2026, is valued at $32,964.05 for 7,200 units of biodiesel (NSN 9140014704520) at a unit price of $4.5783, with a permitted quantity variance of plus or minus 10 percent. The period of performance spans from October 3, 2022, to August 31, 2027. Deliveries are distributed across multiple locations in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C., including Fort Belvoir, Andrews AFB, and Fort George G. Meade. The contract mandates strict adherence to ASTM D975 and ENERGY-QAP quality standards, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination by government representatives. Each shipment must include a certification of sulfur content and compliance. Operational requirements include rigorous security clearances for personnel, vehicle registration 24 hours prior to arrival, and specific delivery windows, with escorts required after 2:00 PM at certain sites. Additionally, the contractor must maintain oil spill response kits on all vehicles and report environmental incidents immediately to the Fire Department and DPWS Environmental Office. Payment is processed through DLA Energy's financial systems via Electronic Funds Transfer.