KEROSENE

The contract, awarded to World Fuel Services Europe, Ltd. under DLA’s SPE60521D9402 delivery order, involves the supply of kerosene and other fuels to support U.S. Air Force operations at multiple Royal Air Force bases in the United Kingdom, including RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall, Croughton, Alconbury, and Feltwell. The total contract value is $2,583.12 for the specified kerosene line item, with broader estimated contract values ranging up to approximately $1.9 million across all fuel types under a fixed-price structure with ±10% quantity flexibility per line item and economic price adjustments tied to external indices. Performance spans from September 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026, governed by F.O.B. Destination terms, requiring the contractor to assume all costs and risks until delivery at designated Government storage locations. Deliveries are conducted via tank truck or tank wagon to bulk storage tanks, with acceptance and inspection performed by the Government at the point of delivery using established DoDAACs for accountability. The award follows a commercial item acquisition process under FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, strongly suggesting a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation method based on the absence of technical evaluation criteria and a price-centric selection. The contractor is a certified Women-Owned Small Business operating under NAICS code 424720, triggering compliance with SBA regulations and subcontracting reporting obligations. Security and compliance requirements are enforced through mandatory DFARS clauses including safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting (252.204-7012), limitations on third-party cyber incident data (252.204-7009), and counterfeit electronic part detection (252.246-7007 and 252.246-7008). Invoicing is strictly managed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system with initial submissions via IRAPT, and payment is processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio. Although no explicit packaging, labeling, or MIL-STD requirements are defined, compliance is implied through the use of NSNs and DODAACs. Quality standards for all fuel types are strictly tied to Department of Defense energy quality assurance protocols, particularly for diesel and gasoline, ensuring adherence to technical specifications throughout the delivery