GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency, awarded a delivery order under contract SPE60524D4517 to TAYRONA INVESTMENTS LLC with CAGE code 5RP11 for the supply of automotive gasoline, with a total contract value of $29,576.38, awarded on July 31, 2026. The contract line item specifies 8,000 UG6 units of gasoline at a unit price of $3.6971, with a permissible quantity variation of ±10%. This delivery order is part of a broader IDIQ contract vehicle with an estimated ceiling of over $9.5 million, though the award value reflects only this specific order. Performance is governed by a period of performance extending from December 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028, with this particular delivery scheduled for August 5, 2026. Deliveries are to be made FOB destination to VA medical facilities nationwide, including locations in Nebraska, Illinois, Texas, New Mexico, and Kentucky, with acceptance performed by the government at the point of delivery. The contract incorporates a range of federal acquisition regulatory clauses, including provisions for small business growth, accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, and requirements for electronic invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using designated DoDAACs such as SL4701 and SPE605. Payment is to be made only via Electronic Funds Transfer, contingent upon the contractor maintaining active registration in SAM.gov. Quality standards for the fuel are mandated by ASTM D975 for diesel and referenced Quality Assurance Provisions including QAP 52838, while specific operational requirements include the use of conductive hoses, multi-drop deliveries, escort protocols, and advance coordination with site-specific points of contact. The contractor must comply with cybersecurity and supply chain integrity directives, including prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and counterfeit electronic parts. No packaging, marking, or inspection specifications beyond destination-level acceptance are detailed, and while socioeconomic status certifications are implied through incorporated clauses, no affirmative representations from the offeror are documented. Access to and delivery at certain sites require advance notification, valid identification, and adherence to seasonal operating windows, particularly for generator support and natural gas curtailment responses.