Amendment 0004 to Solicitation Number SPE608-23-R-0200 1.3C Ship's Bunkers Program (SOUTHCOM)

This document outlines the detailed specifications and requirements for Aviation Turbine Fuel, JP-5 (NATO Code F-44, JP5), identified by National Stock Numbers 9130-00-273-2379 and 9130-01-499-9521. The product must conform to MIL-DTL-5624X, with specific modifications to testing procedures, including filtration time reporting and flash point testing (manual ASTM D93 method). Strict flash point requirements are detailed for various regions, including 62.5°C for multi-product pipelines and deliveries in specific U.S. states, and 61.5°C in Australia. The document also specifies acid number limits for Kodiak Island, Alaska, and outlines Micro-Separometer (MSEP) requirements, allowing contractors to elect a single MSEP limit for the contract duration. Additive requirements, including Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII) and Corrosion Inhibitor/Lubricity Improver (CI/LI), are detailed, with provisions for line injection and verification. Requirements for synthetic blend components and co-hydroprocessed synthesized kerosene are also included. The document further details additional sampling procedures for government quality assurance, including quarterly 5-gallon samples and 20 mL batch samples, specifying shipping instructions and required documentation.

This government file, Attachment C to RFP SPE608-23-R-0200 SOUTHCOM, outlines the essential facilities information required from offerors. It mandates the submission of detailed contact and address information for each offered item's terminal location, transportation source(s) for barge and truck deliveries, and testing facilities. The document specifies the need for a contact person and phone number for pre-award surveys at each listed facility. This information is crucial for source selection, as indicated by the reference to FAR 2.101 and FAR 3.104 concerning CUI and source selection information.

Amendment 0004 to Solicitation SPE608-23-R-0200 modifies the original solicitation by adding new requirements for the BUNKERS SOUTHCOM Purchase Program. Key additions include a cap on ancillary charges at 10% of the total fuel contract price per delivery order and the establishment of an open continuous solicitation with successive closing dates until March 31, 2027. New line items will be added via amendments as requirements arise, allowing all offerors to compete. This amendment specifically adds a requirement for 761.18 Metric Tons of Turbine Fuel, Aviation, JP5, for Progreso, Mexico, with a closing date for offers of November 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET. Offerors must submit an ATTACHMENT A-2 Offer Data Sheet, Certificate of Analysis/Quality, and a Commitment Letter electronically. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

The document, an Offer Data Sheet for RFP SPE608-23-R-0200-0004, outlines the requirements for submitting an offer for Turbine Fuel, Aviation, JP5, to be delivered to Progreso, Mexico. Key details include a base reference date of November 6, 2025, a base reference price of $743.07394 per metric ton, and an estimated quantity of 761.18 MT. Offerors must review and understand the Economic Price Adjustment Clause (FAR 52.216-2) regarding price fluctuations and separately list all applicable taxes and fees as per CLAUSE FAR52.229-6. The offer sheet requires the company name, item number, delivery location, method, estimated quantity, base reference price, offer price without taxes, itemized taxes, and the total offer price per metric ton including all applicable taxes.