GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE

The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a fixed-price contract with economic price adjustments to BRZ INVESTMENT & CONSULTING LLC, a small business certified as a Women-Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, under solicitation SPE60523R0206 and contract number SPE60524D4502. The contract, effective from December 1, 2023, through June 30, 2028, encompasses the delivery of bulk fuels including automotive gasoline, diesel fuel, and ethanol (E85) to multiple military installations across the United States, with delivery points specified at locations such as Fort Carson, Peterson AFB, Scott AFB, and others. All deliveries are made under F.O.B. Destination terms, meaning the contractor assumes responsibility for transportation and risk until the goods are received at the designated location. The total estimated value of the contract is $5,085,228.30, encompassing multiple firm-fixed-price line items with quantities and unit prices predefined for the entire performance period. The award was based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, with no documented non-price evaluation factors beyond compliance with required technical specifications such as ASTM D4814 and EN228-2012 for fuel quality. Contractual obligations include strict adherence to Department of Defense logistics standards, with all shipments requiring proper marking using DODAAC and NSN identifiers, and compliance with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard for labeling hazardous materials. Invoicing must be executed exclusively through the Wide Area WorkFlow system, and the contractor is subject to cybersecurity compliance under DFARS 252.204-7012 and 7009, mandating protection of covered defense information and reporting of cyber incidents. Packaging and preservation requirements do not reference MIL-STDs, but SDS documentation must accompany all shipments. The contract includes provisions for accelerated payments to small business subcontractors and wide area workflow payment instructions, with remittance handled through the Columbus, Ohio payment office. The contracting officer, Lawrence Watson, and administrative contact Danette Stewart are designated points of contact, while no formal COR or COTR is named. The contractor’s small business status triggers ongoing compliance and verification requirements through SAM.gov, and all representations and certifications are incorporated by reference, ensuring adherence to statutory obligations regarding size, debarment, and cybersecurity.