TURBINE FUEL, AVIATION

Defense Logistics Agency Energy awarded contract SPE605-25-D-1002 to Petron Corporation, a small business based in the Philippines and designated as a Women-Owned Small Business. The contract, effective May 30, 2025, provides for the supply and delivery of aviation turbine fuel and diesel fuel across multiple regions in the Philippines, including Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The total estimated value of the award ranges from $743,199.50 to $1,038,797.62 including options, with a performance period extending from June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2030. Deliveries are conducted under FOB Destination terms, utilizing HEMTT tankers and mobile refuelers, with inspection and acceptance performed by the government at the destination. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement for commercial items and incorporates strict quality and security standards. Technical compliance is governed by various Energy Quality Assurance Provisions, while cybersecurity is mandated through NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012, requiring the safeguarding of covered defense information and a 72-hour cyber incident reporting window. Administrative modifications include Amendment P00001, which terminated CLIN 0001 for convenience on June 25, 2026. Evaluation for the award followed a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, prioritizing technical and delivery compliance, such as minimum unloading free time and adherence to quality protocols, before considering price.