DESC FY10 Annual Procurement Forecast

The Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) issued its fiscal year 2010 annual forecast for petroleum acquisitions, detailing the anticipated procurement volumes across various petroleum product categories. The forecast includes bulk and PC&S products totaling over 116 million barrels, with the largest quantities comprising JP8 jet fuel at approximately 78 million barrels and distillates such as F76 and DFW at over 15 million barrels. Additional significant product categories include JP5, diesel, and various grades of motor gasoline and lubricants. Besides bulk acquisitions, DESC also forecasts procurement of around 4.2 million barrels of commercial grade jet fuel (Intoplane), about 3 million barrels of marine bunker fuels, and a local purchase and cash acquisition category totaling nearly 2 million barrels across JP50, JP8, motor gasoline, and diesel. This forecast serves as an estimate for planning purposes, with actual quantities subject to change as specified in individual solicitations and contracts issued by DESC procurement offices. Key contacts for the forecast include a Procurement Analyst and a Contracting Officer, ensuring points of communication for queries or clarifications. The forecast supports DESC's mission in providing reliable energy supplies to Department of Defense operations, reflecting the anticipated demand for various petroleum fuels critical to military and related activities in the upcoming fiscal year.