GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded a delivery order under the basic contract SPE60524D4509 to MERRIMAC PETROLEUM, INC, a small business with CAGE code 1BYK1, for the procurement of automotive gasoline under NSN 9130001487103 at a total price of $24,039.19, with an award date of July 21, 2026. This order falls under a broader requirements-type, fixed-price contract with economic price adjustments, spanning from December 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028, and encompassing multiple fuel types and delivery locations across U.S. military installations including Buckley AFB, Sheppard AFB, Pueblo Chemical Depot, Kirtland AFB, and the US Border Patrol Falfurrias Station. The contract mandates F.O.B. Destination delivery terms, meaning the contractor bears all costs and risks until the fuel is delivered and accepted at the specified destination points, where government personnel conduct inspection and acceptance. Fuel specifications require strict adherence to ASTM standards, including a 10% ±1% ethanol content for certain gasoline blends, and compliance with Energy QAPs for diesel and unleaded fuels. Invoicing and payment are exclusively governed by the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, with electronic funds transfer through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service at P.O. Box 182317, Columbus, OH. Payment is processed under WAWF using a designated DoDAAC, SL4701, and all submissions must be made via web entry, EDI, or FTP—no alternative invoicing platforms are permitted. The contractor must comply with cybersecurity and information safeguards, including DFARS clauses 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7009, requiring safeguarding of covered defense information and reporting cyber incidents. Accelerated payment provisions for small business subcontractors and clauses promoting small business growth are incorporated, reflecting the awardee’s certified small business status. Security protocols demand advance submission of driver and vehicle information for base access, U.S. citizenship requirements, and mandatory escort procedures at certain sites, particularly Falfurrias Station and Buckley AFB. Emergency deliveries must be completed within 48 hours upon notification during fuel supply disruptions. All packages must be marked with identification numbers from Blocks