GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE

Merrimac Petroleum, Inc. (CAGE 1BYK1) was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract by the Defense Logistics Agency Energy for the delivery of automotive gasoline under NSN 9130-001487103, with a total contract value of $28,376.40, awarded on July 16, 2026, and performance required for delivery on July 17, 2026. The contract, issued under solicitation SPE60526P2198, is classified as a commercial item acquisition under FAR Part 12 and utilizes Standard Form 1449. Delivery is FOB Destination to 3000 W. Military Highway, McAllen, TX 78503, where the government will inspect and accept the product, with title and risk of loss transferring upon arrival. The contract includes mandatory compliance with WAWF for all invoicing and payment requests, requiring the contractor to register, complete training, and submit documents electronically via web entry, EDI, or FTP. Payment will be processed by DEF FIN AND ACCOUNTING SVC, BSM, using DoDAAC SL4701, with funding tied to appropriation code 97X4930. The awardee is a small business categorized under NAICS 424720 with an EDWOSB designation, and affirmative certifications were made regarding trafficking in persons, PFAS use restrictions, and other regulatory compliance. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including commercial predatory pricing, hazardous materials usage, inspection protocols, progress payments, limitations on costs, and subcontracting for commercial items, with specific attention to counterfeit parts avoidance and electronic documentation standards. Packaging and marking requirements, while not explicitly detailed, are implied to conform to DoD logistics systems through the use of DoDAAC 707633, ship numbers, and WAWF-compatible barcoding. Fuel delivery requires advance notification and escort, and the contractor must adhere to all prescribed federal acquisition regulations, receiving report standards under DFARS Appendix F, and payment submission formats as defined in the contract clauses.