GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE

The contract awarded to APEX-PETROLEUM CORP (CAGE 3JGJ9) under delivery order SPE60526FHVR3 is for the supply of 450 UG6 of automotive gasoline (NSN 9130001487103) at a unit price of $3.3245, totaling $1,496.03, under the broader indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract SPE605-22-D-4010. The award was issued on July 31, 2026, and falls under the scope of a larger contract with a ceiling value of $164,648,923.10 that spans from October 3, 2022, to August 31, 2027, serving multiple Department of Defense installations including Aberdeen Proving Ground, Fort Washington, and Walter Reed Army Institute. Fuel deliveries must adhere to strict operational protocols, including nighttime delivery windows (19:00 to 05:00), weekend-only access where applicable, a maximum of 5,000 gallons per trip, and bottom-fill tank access requiring hose compatibility. All deliveries require advance notification, an on-site FEDCIV escort, valid photo ID, and compliance with security clearance requirements. The gasoline supplied must meet ASTM D4814 specifications, and each shipment must be accompanied by a certification detailing sulfur content, sample date, laboratory data, and delivery volume, with non-compliant shipments subject to rejection. The contractor is also obligated to submit quarterly reports on fuel consumption and a final report within 30 days of contract completion. Invoicing must be mailed to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, following DFARS 252.232-7003 guidance, though electronic submission is not explicitly mandated. The contractor is certified as a Small Disadvantaged Women-Owned Business, and the delivery order incorporates key clauses for electronic funds transfer designation and fuel certification requirements, with no explicit mention of barcoding, standardized packaging, or MIL-STDs. The contract includes emergency delivery obligations requiring response within 48 hours during natural gas curtailments or fuel oil economic shifts. No formal evaluation factors, award basis, or weighting system were stated in the solicitation, but technical compliance, pricing, and adherence to logistical constraints clearly underpin