DIESEL FUEL

The contract awarded to CJ KOREA EXPRESS CORPORATION (CAGE 2369F) under solicitation SPE60526FHVL5 and delivery order SPE60521D1005 is a firm-fixed-price commercial items contract for the delivery of diesel fuel, with a total award value of $9,690.12. Deliveries are scheduled to be made under F.O.B. destination terms to U.S. military installations in South Korea, including Camp Humphreys, Osan Air Base, and Camp Carroll, with final inspection and acceptance occurring at the point of delivery. The ordering period spans from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2026, with deliveries permitted through August 30, 2026, and the contract encompasses a single line item for 3,000 UG6 units of diesel fuel under NSN 9140015343068, subject to a ±10% quantity variance. Although packaging and marking requirements are stated as not applicable in Section D, compliance with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 for unique item identification and shipment labeling remains mandatory where applicable, particularly for traceability and accountability of government property. The contract requires adherence to numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including provisions on subcontractor sales restrictions, contractor ethics, whistleblower protections, reporting of executive compensation, Buy American and Trade Agreements requirements, environmental protection, energy efficiency, and human trafficking prevention, the latter mandating a formal compliance plan, employee training, and annual certification given the overseas performance location. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system in compliance with DFARS requirements, and no exception to electronic payment is indicated. The contracting officer is Georgia Dotson, reachable through DLA ENERGY, but no Contracting Officer’s Representative or technical representative is identified. While the solicitation did not designate a set-aside and the awardee is a South Korean entity ineligible for U.S. socioeconomic programs, the contract includes standard clauses ensuring compliance with federal regulations, including restrictions on telecommunications equipment, inverted domestic corporations, tax obligations on foreign procurement, and privacy training. The contract’s administration is governed by standard government procurement practices, with the Government retaining full inspection rights prior to acceptance and the contractor bearing all costs and risks until delivery at the designated destination points.