DIESEL FUEL

BRZ INVESTMENT & CONSULTING LLC, identified by CAGE code 8WNL3 and certified as a Women-Owned Small Business including Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business status, has been awarded a fixed-price contract under the Defense Logistics Agency’s SPE60524D4502 for the delivery of diesel fuel and other petroleum products. The contract, awarded on July 20, 2026, includes a single line item for diesel fuel with a total value of $34,875.40, although the broader contract's estimated value is approximately $7.67 million across multiple line items covering various fuel types such as diesel fuel DS1, DS2, gasoline, and others, delivered via tank trucks, tank wagons, and trailers. Performance spans a period from December 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028, with deliveries required at multiple U.S. military installations including Peterson AFB, Scott AFB, Fort Carson, Minot AFB, and others. All deliveries are governed by F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes all costs and risks until the product reaches the specified destination, where inspection and acceptance are conducted by government representatives. Compliance with ASTM D975 for diesel fuel and adherence to OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard are mandatory, requiring proper labeling per GHS guidelines, including pictograms, hazard statements, and safety data sheets. The contract mandates electronic invoicing exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with no paper submissions permitted, and payments are processed via the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at P.O. Box 182317, Columbus, OH. Cybersecurity obligations under DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7009 require implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls and restricted handling of cyber incident data. The contractor must comply with accelerated payment requirements for small business subcontractors and meet strict access protocols, including advance notification to designated military POCs and adherence to delivery hours of 0800–1500 Monday through Friday. The contract fully leverages socioeconomic set-asides for women-owned small businesses, with no other categories such as 8(a) or veteran-owned participation involved. Contract administration is managed by the DLA Energy office, with Lawrence Watson as the Contracting Officer and Danette Stewart