GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE

Defense Logistics Agency Energy awarded delivery order SPE60526FHML4 to Merrimac Petroleum, Inc., a women-owned small business, for the procurement of automotive gasoline. This order, issued on June 30, 2026, is placed under the broader requirements-type, fixed-price contract SPE60524D4509, which has an estimated total value of $26,795,475.77 and an ordering period extending through May 31, 2028. The specific delivery order totals $21,843.62 for 7,300 gallons of automotive gasoline at a unit price of $2.9923, with a required delivery date of July 2, 2026, to a destination in Weslaco, Texas. The overarching contract covers the long-term delivery of various fuels, including diesel and ethanol blends, to multiple military installations across Colorado, Texas, and New Mexico. Performance is governed by F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning the contractor bears all transportation costs and risks. Quality standards are strictly maintained according to ASTM and QAP specifications, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery sites. Administrative requirements mandate the use of the Wide Area Workflow system for all invoicing and electronic funds transfer for payments. Additionally, the contractor must comply with rigorous cybersecurity standards, including NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012.