GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE

The contract, awarded to MERRIMAC PETROLEUM, INC (CAGE 1BYK1) under delivery order SPE60526FHRT2 dated July 16, 2026, is a fixed-price requirements contract with economic price adjustments administered by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Energy office. The primary deliverable is gasoline, automotive, with a single line item for 6,000 UG6 at a unit price of $3.2225, totaling $19,335.24, subject to a ±10% quantity variance. The broader contract vehicle, SPE60524D4509, spans from December 1, 2023, to June 30, 2028, and encompasses multiple fuel types including diesel and ethanol blends across various military installations such as Buckley AFB, Sheppard AFB, and Pueblo Chemical Depot. Deliveries are made FOB Destination via tank truck to specified locations, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the government upon arrival. All invoicing and payment must be processed through the Wide Area Workflow system, with payments routed through multiple DoDAACs including SL4701 and SPE605. The contract requires strict adherence to cybersecurity protocols under DFARS 252.204-7012 and mandates compliance with fuel quality standards referenced in ASTM D975 and QAP 52838 series, including a 10% ±1% ethanol content for GASOHOL. No explicit packaging, marking, or preservation requirements are detailed, and no formal attachments or Section H special requirements are documented, though subcontracting must follow FEDCIV procedures. The awardee’s small business status is implied through clauses promoting small business growth and accelerated payments, but no explicit certifications are provided in the document. The contract’s estimated value is $26,795,475.77, reflecting the full scope of base and potential option period deliveries over the five-year term, with payment terms and performance monitoring governed by WAWF and FAR/DFARS clauses without modification.