TURBINE FUEL, AVIATION

Avfuel Corporation, identified by CAGE code 1G5K1 and certified as a Women-Owned Small Business, has been awarded a firm fixed-price contract under solicitation SPE60226FD07L by the Defense Logistics Agency, specifically through DLA Energy, for the supply of turbine fuel, aviation. The contract includes a single visible line item for 15,000 UG6 units of turbine fuel at a unit price of $3.3022, resulting in a line item value of $49,532.85, with a permitted quantity variance of plus or minus 10 percent; however, the total awarded contract value is $1,132,960.38, indicating the presence of additional, non-visible CLINs that collectively constitute the full award. Performance is scheduled for a single-day delivery on July 25, 2026, at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama, with delivery terms designated as FOB Destination, meaning the contractor bears all transportation costs and risks until the goods are received at the government’s designated destination. Acceptance occurs at the same location, with the government serving as the final approving authority, and the delivery is tied to DODAAC SE5P35. Payment will be processed by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Columbus, Ohio, using the provided accounting and appropriation details, and invoices must be submitted to the address listed in Block 18a. The acquisition is classified as a commercial item procurement under FAR Part 12, implying a streamlined process likely based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation, with no formal evaluation factors or weights disclosed. The contract imposes stringent cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012, requiring implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security controls on all systems handling covered defense information and mandatory reporting of any cyber incidents to the Department of Defense within 72 hours via the designated portal. The contractor must preserve digital media in the event of a breach and may be required to grant access for forensic investigations. These obligations flow down to all subcontractors. No specific packaging, marking, preservation, or barcoding requirements are outlined, and while the contract references standard clauses covering representations, certifications, and cyber incident reporting, it does not include detailed performance specifications or a formal statement of work beyond the delivery of aviation turbine fuel. The award reflects a commercially sourced item governed primarily by compliance with