DIESEL FUEL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under contract SPE60524D4509 to MERRIMAC PETROLEUM, INC (CAGE 1BYK1), a small business, for the delivery of diesel fuel and other fuel types to multiple U.S. military installations including Buckley Air Force Base, Pueblo Chemical Depot, and Sheppard Air Force Base. The award date is July 21, 2026, and the overall performance period spans from December 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028, with an ordering period extending through May 31, 2028. The specific line item awarded under this delivery order is diesel fuel (NSN 9140-01-524-0139) with a total price of $31,788.58 for 7,500 UG6, subject to a ±10% quantity variation. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price with economic price adjustments based on a baseline established in September 2022, and all deliveries are governed by F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes responsibility for transport, risk, and costs until delivery at the specified site. Contract performance requires strict compliance with security protocols at restricted locations, including U.S. Border Patrol and military base access controls that mandate advanced notification, driver credentialing with Social Security Number and government-issued ID, vehicle information submission, and approved access letters. All invoicing and payment processing must be conducted exclusively through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system using electronic methods such as web entry, EDI, or FTP, with payments routed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contractor must adhere to federal cybersecurity requirements including safeguarding covered defense information as specified by DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7009, and comply with small business obligations including accelerated payments to subcontractors and maintaining current representations in SAM.gov. Fuel quality must conform to ASTM D975 for diesel and referenced Energy Quality Assurance Procedures, with acceptance occurring at the destination upon government inspection. No explicit packaging, marking, or barcoding standards are detailed, and while no contracting officer’s representative is named, the contracting officer, Matthew Womer, serves as the primary point of contact for all administrative and payment matters.