DIESEL FUEL

BRZ INVESTMENT & CONSULTING LLC, a Women-Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, has been awarded a fixed-price requirements contract under DLA Energy’s SPE60524D4502 for the delivery of diesel fuel and gasoline across multiple U.S. military installations. The contract, effective from December 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028, encompasses a total estimated value between $6.65 million and $7.32 million, with the immediate delivery order issued under SPE60526FHRQ2 valued at $17,170.92 for 3,900 units of diesel fuel under NSN 9140015240139. Deliveries are made on F.O.B. Destination terms, requiring the contractor to transport fuel via tank trucks equipped with specified couplers and hoses to designated locations including Scott AFB, Fort Carson, Peterson AFB, Tinker AFB, and others, with acceptance performed exclusively by government personnel upon arrival. All fuel deliveries must adhere to ASTM and OSHA standards, including ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL 2 S15 and ethanol-free gasoline blends, with seasonal adjustments between summer and winter formulations. The contract mandates full compliance with DFARS and FAR cybersecurity clauses, including safeguarding covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours, as well as strict hazardous materials labeling per GHS standards. Invoicing is exclusively handled through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using approved document types such as Invoice 2in1 and receiving reports, with payments processed via Electronic Funds Transfer to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using DoDAAC SL4701. The contractor must coordinate deliveries with designated POCs at restricted sites like Sandia National Laboratories and Tinker AFB, adhering to strict access protocols including advance notification, escort requirements, weapons prohibitions, and business-hour-only delivery windows. The contract includes economic price adjustments tied to a September 2022 pricing index, incorporates accelerated payment provisions for small business subcontractors, and requires ongoing representations and certifications in SAM.gov to maintain small business status under NAICS 324110. No explicit packaging, preservation, or barcode standards are prescribed, and while multiple line items are included, only the initial delivery order is currently activated.