DIESEL FUEL

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded BRZ INVESTMENT & CONSULTING LLC, a small business certified as a Women-Owned Small Business, a firm fixed price delivery order under contract SPE605-22-D-4008 for the delivery of diesel fuel meeting ASTM D396 Grade No. 2 specifications. The award, dated July 17, 2026, carries a total value of $125,262.00 for 30,000 U.S. gallons at a unit price of $4.1754 per gallon, with a permissible quantity variance of up to 10 percent. Deliveries are required at multiple Department of Defense facilities across Virginia, Ohio, and West Virginia under FOB Destination terms, with operations scheduled bi-monthly from November through March and April through September within the overall contract period extending from October 3, 2022, to August 31, 2027. All fuel must comply with EPA and state environmental regulations including sulfur content of no more than 15 PPM and cetane index of at least 40, and must be accompanied by supplier certifications. Delivery must adhere to strict operational protocols including use of 30–100 foot hoses, 2-inch male adapters, spill absorbent materials, metered delivery tickets, and adherence to restricted hours during normal operations. Emergency deliveries may occur 24/7, particularly during fuel curtailments. Drivers without a TWIC Card must undergo a 14-day vetting process and require escort at secured sites, and access requires prior notification and buzzer activation. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by authorized government representatives using QAP 52838 ENERGY-QAP-E37 and E21.01 standards. Invoices must be submitted to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using payment code SL4701, and all packages must be marked with NSN, DODAAC, ship-to code, and payment information. Contract administration is managed by Sabrina Holland, with Mary K. Richardson handling electronic funds transfer. The procurement is governed by FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 for commercial items, with no identified Contracting Officer’s Representative or explicit option clauses.