DIESEL FUEL

This contract, awarded to TAYRONA INVESTMENTS LLC under solicitation SPE60526FHRT9 and delivery order SPE60526D9551, is a fixed-price with economic price adjustment (FP-EPA) requirements-type agreement for the supply of diesel fuel and other petroleum products to U.S. Department of Defense facilities. The award, dated July 16, 2026, reflects a single line item for diesel fuel with a contract value of $8,356.59, though the overall estimated value of the entire contract over its ordering period is $40,710,964.82, encompassing multiple fuel types and delivery locations across several states. The performance period spans from November 1, 2025, through October 31, 2028, with a 30-day window for final deliveries extending to November 30, 2028. Deliveries are made FOB destination to eight specific military and government sites in Washington and Oregon, with quantities subject to a ±10% variance under standard contract clauses. The contractor, certified as a small business and participating in the 8(a), WOSB, and EDWOSB programs, must comply with stringent quality standards including ASTM D975 for ultra-low sulfur diesel and the DLA Energy Quality Provisions (C-QAPS), with inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery point by the Government. Packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129, including barcoding and hazardous material markings, while all shipments require electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses governing payment, safeguarding of contractor information systems, prohibition of certain telecom equipment, cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171, and ongoing representation of small business status. Payments are processed through DLA Energy’s assigned DoDAAC SL4701, with direct contact for system support provided through the DLA Energy Help Desk. All representations made in the System for Award Management are binding and require continuous compliance and reporting, particularly regarding cyber incident disclosure within 72 hours and subcontractor adherence to security obligations.