TURBINE FUEL, AVIATION

Defense Logistics Agency Energy awarded delivery order SPE60226FD16A to VetJet Fuels LLC, a small business designated as a Women-Owned and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business. This order, issued under the broader commercial items contract SPE60226D0463, is for the supply of 2,100,000 units of aviation turbine fuel JAA at a unit price of 3.5301, resulting in a total contract price of 7,413,105.00. The agreement allows for a quantity variance of plus or minus 10 percent. Performance is scheduled for August 18, 2026, with delivery occurring via bulk barge from the vendor origin at the Houston Ship Channel, Texas. Terms are FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the government at the origin point. The contract is governed by FAR Part 12 for the acquisition of commercial items and includes stringent cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012 and 252.204-7014. VetJet Fuels LLC must implement NIST SP 800-171 security controls and adhere to mandatory cyber incident reporting protocols via the DoD Cyber Crime Center within 72 hours of discovery. These security obligations must flow down to all subcontractors. Administrative tasks, including invoicing and payments, are managed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, with the contracting office located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.