DIESEL FUEL

Pinnacle Petroleum, Inc. has been awarded a fixed-price contract with economic price adjustments (FPEPA) by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) under solicitation SPE60526FHRZ8 for the delivery of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) meeting DLA ENERGY specifications. The contract, awarded on July 17, 2026, with a total evaluated value of $7,818,771.37, encompasses base quantities and a six-month option period extending through January 31, 2030, with delivery occurring F.O.B. Destination to designated Government facilities including Pearl Harbor and Waiʻanae in Hawaii. The fuel must conform to Grade 2-D S15 specifications and be transported via rail or motor carrier with proper sealing, documentation, and compliance with 49 CFR placarding and environmental regulations. Packaging and marking are governed by MIL-STD-290 and MIL-STD-290E for drums, with all items requiring unique item identification (UII) encoded as Data Matrix symbols per MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129, ensuring machine-readability and compliance with ISO/IEC standards. Hazardous materials must be labeled under 29 CFR 1910.1200 with accompanying Material Safety Data Sheets. The contract mandates adherence to comprehensive Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses covering ethics, whistleblower protections, small business subcontracting, labor standards including minimum wage and paid sick leave under Executive Orders, supply chain security prohibitions targeting Kaspersky, ByteDance, and certain telecommunications equipment, cybersecurity safeguards, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Payment is processed through WAWF or IRAPT via DFAS Columbus, with invoicing routed through DoDAACs SL4701 and SPE605. The award reflects a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) selection, where technical acceptability is a pass/fail threshold and price is the sole determinant among qualified offerors. The contractor must comply with all representations regarding Unique Entity ID, CAGE code, socioeconomic status, and federal tax obligations, and ensure full conformity with federal procurement integrity, labor, environmental, and security requirements throughout performance.