GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a firm-fixed-price contract to APEX-PETROLEUM CORP, a Women-Owned Small Business with CAGE code 3JGJ9, under the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract SPE60522D4010 for the delivery of diesel fuel and other petroleum products to multiple Department of Defense installations across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. The award notice dated July 15, 2026, references a specific delivery order for 3,000 gallons of automotive gasoline at a unit price of $3.2241, resulting in a total value of $9,672.30, with an overall ceiling of $164,648,923.10 for the entire IDIQ vehicle spanning from October 3, 2022, through August 31, 2027. All deliveries are FOB destination, with the contractor responsible for transportation, compliance with ASTM D975 standards, sulfur content not exceeding 0.05%, and a maximum pour point of -18°C. Fuel tanks must not be filled beyond 90% capacity, and an oil spill response kit with hydrophobic absorbent pads must accompany each delivery, with the contractor obligated to report any spills. Each shipment requires a certified Certificate of Analysis detailing composition and compliance, supported by delivery tickets and validated by DODAAC and NSN tracking codes. The contractor must ensure all drivers are U.S. citizens, possess valid security clearances, and submit comprehensive vehicle and personnel data 24 hours in advance of delivery, including SSN and license plate information. Deliveries are restricted to weekdays between 7:00 AM and 1:30 PM, with escort requirements mandatory at all locations, and no deliveries permitted on federal holidays. Inspection and acceptance occur exclusively at the delivery site by the government, with non-compliant shipments rejected outright. The contract mandates quarterly and per-shipment fuel quality certifications, and detention or demurrage costs are solely the contractor’s responsibility. Contract administration is managed through DLA Energy’s office in Fort Belvoir, with payments processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. The contract incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-