GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE

Colonial Oil Industries, Inc. (CAGE 8E236), a Women-Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, has been awarded a firm fixed price delivery order under the blanket contract SPE60522D4009 for the supply of automotive gasoline with NSN 9130-013884080. The delivery order, identified as SPE60526FHRJ5, has a total value of $25,971.75 for 8,500 UG6 gallons at a unit price of $3.0555 per gallon, with a ±10% quantity tolerance. The contract is part of a broader five-year performance period from October 3, 2022, through August 31, 2027, supporting multiple Department of Defense facilities across the United States, including locations in Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Washington. Deliveries are made FOB destination via tank truck, with the contractor responsible for all costs and risks until the fuel reaches the specified delivery points. Inspection and acceptance occur exclusively at the destination locations, governed by Defense Logistics Agency Quality Assurance Provisions (QAP 52838) and aligned with ASTM D4814 standards for automotive gasoline, with no origin inspections required. The contract operates under commercial item acquisition procedures as defined by FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5, with the latter attached to the award. Payment is processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, utilizing Electronic Funds Transfer as directed by FAR 52.232-35, with invoices submitted to the designated PO box. While no specific packaging, preservation, or marking requirements are detailed, delivery tickets are mandatory and compliance with NSN and product identification standards is expected. The awardee’s small business status qualifies under the WOSB program, and the order is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System. No formal COTR or COR designations are listed, but delivery coordination points are identified at various military bases, and security clearances, escorts, and access protocols are required for entry to certain installations. The contract does not include explicit option periods, renewal terms, or OCI clauses, and no evaluation factors or weights are