The Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs has awarded an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) to Ram Petroleum PVT LTD, a for-profit company based in Zimbabwe, to provide bulk fuel supplies in support of U.S. diplomatic operations in the region. The multiple-award IDC, valued at $10.6 million, was established on September 1, 2023 and runs through August 31, 2028. Under this contract vehicle, the Bureau has issued several firm-fixed-price and fixed-price with economic price adjustment delivery orders to Ram Petroleum PVT LTD, ranging from $11,440 for petrol to $10.5 million for bulk diesel fuel. The contracted products and services include the provision of bulk diesel fuel for generators, motor vehicles, and diplomatic security tanks, as well as petrol, to meet the fuel requirements of U.S. government agencies operating in Zimbabwe. The contract does not utilize any set-aside designations, indicating Ram Petroleum PVT LTD's ability to compete in open bidding processes. This IDC demonstrates the Bureau of African Affairs' long-term commitment to securing a reliable fuel supply for its diplomatic and assistance programs across the region, with the Zimbabwe-based company serving as a key vendor.
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