Offer Submission Package

OFFEROR SUBMISSION

PACKAGE

SOLICITATION: SP0600-10-R-0214 COG 4 Posts Camps &Stations (PC&S) PROGRAM

THE ENCLOSED SOLICITATION COVERS THE PERIOD:

1 OCT 2010

THROUGH:

30 SEPT 2013

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The original completed package must be returned to Bruce Gunther, Orin Smith, or Regina Gable /DESC-PIB/RM 3928/Defense Energy Support Center/8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 3928/Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6222 as your offer.

All documents requiring fill-in or completion are contained in this Offeror Submission Package (OSP):

X Standard Form SF 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items X All applicable fill-in clauses X Contractor Performance Data Sheets - Attachment A

X Price Data Sheet - Attachment B X Price Data Sheet for the Evaluation Preference- Attachment C X Data Sheet for Offering on the Set-Aside Items Listed in Clause B18 - Attachment D X Data Sheet for Proposed Escalator Changes- Attachment E X Socioeconomic Commitment Report - Attachment F X Base Reference Prices- Attachment G

2. Please review all offer prices submitted. Offers must show as price per gallon (e.g. $0.0000), not price differentials. Prices should be listed on the price data sheet provided. The price data may be reproduced as needed.

3. Please review your offer package for accuracy and legibility prior to submission. Initial all changes and sign and date the Standard Form 1449 in ink.

4. Facsimile Proposals may be submitted in accordance with Clause L2.11-3 FACSIMILE PROPOSALS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DESC NOV 1999).

5. Electronic Proposals may be submitted in accordance with Clause L2.11-4 E-MAIL PROPOSALS (DESC APR 2005).

6. By submitting this package, you accept the terms and conditions of the entire solicitation, and that these terms and conditions are applicable to your offer, unless exceptions are clearly stated herein.

SOLCITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

SP0600-09-0033/34

2. CONTRACT NUMBER

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

See Block 31C

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SP0600-10-R-0214

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

29 January 2010

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

Bruce Gunther

(703) 767-2380

a. NAME Bruce Gunther Email: BRUCE.GUNTHER@DLA.MIL

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

(703) 767-2380 / 9527/ 9505

FAX: (703) 767-8506

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

08 March 2010; 3:00 PM Eastern Time (ET)

9. ISSUED BY CODE

(UNRESTRICTED

(SET ASIDE 3% FOR

Defense Energy Support Center

8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 4950

(SMALL BUSINESS

(SMALL DISADV BUSINESS

MARKED

( SEE SCHEDULE

Net 30 Days

Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-6222

Buyer/Symbol: Bruce Gunther / Orin Smith / Regina Gable DESC-PIB

E-mail: Bruce.Gunther@dla.mil / Orin.Smith@dla.mil /Regina.Gable@dla.mil

P.P. 3.24

(RFQ (IFB (RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE

16 . ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

BIDDER CODE

FACILITY

CAGE CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(See Schedule in Master Solicitation)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

To be cited on each Delivery Order

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

(27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3. FAR 52.212-4 AND 52.212-5. ADDENDA ( ARE ( ARE NOT ATTACHED. *SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES AND SOLICITATION CLAUSES ARE ATTACHED.

(27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA (ARE (ARE NOT ATTACHED.

31c. DATE SIGNED

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

(RECEIVED (INSPECTED (ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE

CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED

33. SHIP NUMBER

(PARTIAL (FINAL

40. PAID BY

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

C1

SPECIFICATIONS (DESC JAN 1997)

Product to be supplied shall fully meet the requirements of the applicable specification(s) as indicated in the Supply Schedule, except as modified elsewhere in this contract. Unless otherwise indicated by the Contractor, prior to award and in accordance with the EVALUATION OF OFFERS clause, the product offered will be assumed to fully meet the applicable specification(s).

(DESC 52.246-9FT5)

C16.14

FUEL, ETHANOL (PC&S) (DESC DEC 2005)

In the event that a Federal, State, or local environmental requirement is more stringent than a specification contained in this contract, the Contractor shall deliver product that complies with the more stringent requirement. Supplies delivered under this contract shall conform to all Federal, State, and local environmental requirements applicable to the geographic location of the receiving activity on the date of delivery.

(a) PRODUCT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. Product shall conform to ASTM D 5798. ASTM D 5798 covers fuel blends for nominally 75 to 85 volume percent denatured fuel, ethanol, and 25 to 15 additional volume percent hydrocarbons. Fuel, ethanol, must meet all requirements of ASTM D 5798 specification, including the requirement that the minimum percentage of ethanol must be seasonally and geographically adjusted in accordance with Tables 1 and 2 of ASTM D 5798.

(1) The purpose of adjusting the ratio of ethanol to hydrocarbons is to ensure suitable vehicle operation under varying ambient temperature conditions applicable to the time and place of delivery. The National Stock Number applicable to this product grade is shown below.

NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER

PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE

9130-01-470-2024 Fuel Ethanol for Automotive Spark-Ignition Engines

(2) For Air Force locations only. Product must meet all performance requirements stated in paragraph (a), however, the Contractor shall deliver at the minimum ethanol volume percent content for Seasonal and Geographic Volatility Specifications for ethanol fuel as outlined in ASTM D 5798.

(b) BLENDING. Product shall be blended prior to delivery. Manifold blending at time of delivery and blending in the receipt tank is not permitted. The resultant blended product must meet all performance requirements specified in the contract.

(DESC 52.246-9FFG)

C16.15

GASOLINE, AVIATION (GRADES 80/100LL) (DESC MAR 2000)

(a) Specification ASTM D 910 applies.

(b) Test Method ASTM D 3237 is an acceptable alternative to ASTM D 3341, and ASTM D 5059 for determining the lead content in aviation gasoline.

(c) For product shipped to a U.S. Navy-owned or -operated terminal, send one copy of each DD Form 250-1 covering marine movements, or for laboratory analysis reports covering rail, truck, or pipeline shipments, to--

NAVY PETROLEUM OFFICE

8725 JOHN J. KINGMAN ROAD, SUITE 3719

FORT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6224

(DESC 52.246-9FJW)

C16.18-17

GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE, UNLEADED(REGULAR/MIDGRADE/PREMIUM) (PC&S) (DESC JUL 1998)

Specification ASTM D 4814 applies with the following specific requirements:

(a) EPA REQUIREMENTS FOR REFORMULATED GASOLINE (RFG). If RFG is to be supplied , the product shall conform to ASTM D 4814 as modified by the Environmental Protection Agency requirements detailed in 40 CFR Part 80, "Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives; Standards for Reformulated and Conventional Gasoline; Final Rule," published in the February 16, 1994, Federal Register. In part, these regulations mandate that RFG must meet two performance requirements: no net increase in emissions of oxides of nitrogen versus the baseline gasoline marketed by a refiner in 1990; and a 15 percent reduction in emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) versus the baseline gasoline marketed by a refiner in 1990. Further, these regulations mandate that RFG must meet three compositional requirements: 2.0 weight percent minimum oxygen; 1.0 volume percent maximum benzene; and no heavy metals (lead and manganese are examples of such metals). This fuel is not intended for use in the U.S.; therefore, it shall not contain any deposit control additives or detergents as otherwise required by the above regulations.

(b) OCTANE RATING. The Anti-Knock Index (AKI) shall be 87 minimum for regular, 89 minimum for midgrade, and 91 minimum for premium.

(c) VOLATILITY CLASS. The volatility class shall A-1 for Conventional Gasoline (Non-RFG) and AA-1 for RFG.

(d) ADDITIVE REQUIREMENTS. Additives and additive concentration shall be specified below. Application for approval of additives not listed below should be made to DESC-BP.

(1) OXYGENATE.

(i) If an oxygenate is required (per (a) above), the oxygenate shall be methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE). Reformulated gasoline shall not contain ethanol or methanol. Ethanol or methanol is unacceptable long-term storage application.

(ii) Blending of permissible oxygenate into gasoline shall be accomplished by mechanical mixing or agitation in a tank, or by in-line blending, prior to loading the product into transport equipment, and the resultant product must meet contract requirements.

(2) OXIDATION INHIBITOR. The gasoline shall contain the oxidation inhibitor AO-22 (marketed by OCTEL America of Newark, DE) at a level of 15 pounds of active ingredient per 1000 barrels of gasoline.

(3) METAL DEACTIVATOR. The gasoline shall contain the metal deactivator DMD-2 (marketed by OCTEL America of Newark, DE) at a level of 3 pounds of active ingredient per 1000 barrels of gasoline.

(4) CORROSION INHIBITORS. An approved corrosion inhibitor may be added. Any corrosion inhibitor used shall be a product that is qualified under MIL-I-25017. The quantity added shall not exceed the maximum approved in the qualified products list (QPL-25017).

(e) OXIDATION STABILITY. The induction period before onset of product degradation as measured by the ASTM D 525 oxidation stability test shall be 480 minutes minimum.

(f) WATER INTOLERANCE. The maximum temperature for phase separation as determined by the water tolerance test (ASTM D 4814, Annex A1) shall be 10oC.

(DESC 52.246-9FJQ)

C16.23-2

COMMERCIAL MARINE GAS OIL MINIMUM SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (DESC SEPT. 2009)

(a) In delivering supplies and services under this contract, the Contractor shall conform to all Federal, State, and local environmental requirements applicable to the geographic location of the receiving activity on the date of delivery. The Contractor shall also comply with all applicable International Agreements, Treaties, Conventions, and the like to which the United States is a signatory or with whose terms the receiving activity has otherwise agreed to comply, including but not limited to, the requirements of MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI Regulations 14 & 18. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the existence of all such requirements prior to the time deliveries are made.

(1) In the event that an International, Federal, State, and /or local environmental requirement, as identified above, is more stringent than a requirement contained in this contract, the Contractor shall deliver product(s) that complies with the more stringent requirement. Product(s) that fails to meet the more stringent requirement will be considered nonconforming supply. Product(s) to be supplied shall fully meet the requirements of the applicable specification(s). In the event that compliance with the more stringent requirement causes the contractor to incur additional costs, the contractor may request an equitable adjustment.

(2) Unless otherwise indicated by the Contractor in writing, prior to award, and in accordance with the EVALUATION (SHIP’S BUNKERS) provision, the product offered shall be required to fully meet the applicable specification. The supplier shall provide to the receiving vessel a “Statutory Sample” of at least 400-mL in volume, taken from the receiving vessel’s inlet bunker manifold, together with a Bunker Delivery Note (BDN). This sample will be sealed and carry a sample tag that provides the documentation required per MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI Regulation 18.

(b) Product supplied under this contract shall conform to the requirements of ISO 8217, Third Edition dated 2005-11-01- DMA ONLY, with the following additional requirements:

FUEL PROPERTY

TEST METHOD

LIMITS

1.

Distillation, 90% point ASTM D 86 or ISO 3405 357oC max.

2.

Cloud Point1

ASTM D 2500 or ISO 3015 or

-1oC (30oF) max.

ASTM D5773 or D5772 or

ASTM D5771 or D6371 or

ASTM D4539 or IP 309

3.

Sulfur2

ASTM D 4294 or D 129

1.0 mass % max.

ASTM D 5453 or ISO8754 or

ASTM D 1266 or D 1552 or

ASTM D 2622 or D 3120 or ISO 14596

ASTM D6920, D 7039 or ISO 16591

(c) NOTES TO THE REQUIREMENTS ABOVE.

1. Cloud point results will be evaluated based upon bunkering location.

2. For a Total sulfur content of less than 0.05 mass % (500-ppm), ASTM D5453 is the recommended ASTM method.

(d) REDUCED SULFUR REQUIREMENTS.

(1) In support of European Commission Directive 1999/32/EC, “Sulphur Provisions for Marine Gas Oils”, MGO delivered in European Union ports under this contract shall contain no more than 0.10 mass % (1000-ppm) sulfur.

(2). Specific ports where DESC requires low sulfur MGO include Algeciras, Spain; Alicante, Spain; Antwerp, Belgium; Augusta Bay, Italy; Barcelona, Spain; Bremerhaven/Nordenham, Germany; Cagliari, Italy; Cartagena, Spain; Catania, Italy; Copenhagen, Denmark; Gaeta, Italy; Genoa, Italy; Gibraltar, United Kingdom; Kiel, Germany; La Maddalena, Italy; La Spieza, Italy; Killingholme, United Kingdom; Lisbon, Portugal; Livorno, Italy; Malaga, Spain; Marseilles, France; Naples, Italy; Oslo, Norway; Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Portland, United Kingdom, Rotterdam, Netherlands; Southampton, United Kingdom; Toulon, France; and Trieste, Italy.

(3) Per 40 CFR Section 80.510, the Marine Gas Oil sulfur requirement for all deliveries at ports within the continental United States (CONUS) shall not exceed 0.05 mass % (500- ppm ) sulfur.

(e) LIMITED COMPOSITION REQUIREMENTS.

(1) The Marine Gas Oil shall contain no black dye.

(2) The Marine Gas Oil shall be free of all biodiesel components. Biodiesel is currently produced from animal fats and vegetable oils as Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME), but the exclusion is meant to include biodiesel produced from other sources.

(DESC 52.246-9FAQ)

C16.27

FUEL, BIODIESEL (B20) (DESC JUN 2009)

In the event that a Federal, State, or local environmental requirement is more stringent than a specification contained in this contract, the Contractor shall deliver product that complies with the more stringent requirement. Supplies delivered under this contract shall conform to all Federal, State, and local environmental requirements applicable to the geographic location of the receiving activity on the date of delivery. Offered product shall conform to the following requirements that define a fuel suitable for use in automotive diesel engines:

(a) PRODUCT COMPOSITIONAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS. The finished fuel shall conform to ASTM D7467, with a biodiesel blend percentage of 20 +/- 1 percent, with the exception that the biodiesel component, per ASTM D6751, shall be derived solely from either virgin or used vegetable oils. Biodiesel derived from animal fats or tallows shall not be used. Product classification is shown below:

DESC

MAXIMUM

PRODUCT

SULFUR

NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER

PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE

CODE

CONTENT

RED DYE

9140-01-470-4520

Grade Number B20 S15

BDI

15 µg/g (ppm)

No

(b) BLENDING. Product shall be blended prior to delivery. Manifold blending at time of delivery and blending in the receipt tank is not permitted. The resultant blended product must meet all performance requirements specified in the contract.

(c) LOW TEMPERATURE OPERABILITY. For fuel supplied during the months of October through March, the low temperature performance of B20 biodiesel shall be defined by the following property:

CLOUD POINT. Unless a more restrictive cloud point limit is specified in the contract schedule, the cloud point shall be equal to or lower than the tenth percentile minimum ambient temperature specified in Appendix X3 of ASTM D 7467.

(d) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) REGISTRATION. B100 product must be EPA registered in accordance with 40 CFR Part 79, Registration of Fuels and Fuel Additives. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the EPA registration letter to the Contracting Officer at the time of offer.

(DESC 52.246-9FEL)

C16.64-8

TURBINE FUEL, AVIATION (JP8) (PC&S) (DESC SEP 2008)

Aviation Turbine Fuel shall conform to MIL-DTL-83133F, dated April 11, 2008, modified as follows:

(a) All requirements, allowances and references pertaining to Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene (SPK), Fischer-Tropsch (FT) processes/materials, or synthetic blending materials shall not apply.

(b) REFINERIES IN ALASKA. For fuels refined in Alaska and delivered to Alaska locations, the total acid number specification limit is relaxed to 0.020 mg KOH/g maximum.

(c) ADDITIVES. Additives are required for deliveries of JP8 per MIL-DTL-83133F, unless addition is excluded by specific solicitation line item, applicable contract clause, or other contractual requirement.

(1) Metal deactivator additive shall not be used in JP8 unless the supplier has obtained written consent from the Procuring Activity.

(2) When antioxidants (AO) are added to the hydrogen-treated portion of the JP8 being supplied, in accordance with MIL-DTL-83133F, the percentage of the finished product that was hydrogen-treated shall be reported.

(3) The corrosion inhibitor/lubricity improver (CI/LI) used shall be of the type and concentration cited in the Qualified Products Database (QPD). Qualified Products List (QPL) QPL-25017-22, Notice 1, dated April 28, 2008, is a Notice of Transformation that cancels this QPL and replaces the information with the new Qualified Data Set (QDS). To locate this information, you must link to the QPD at http://assist.daps.dla.mil/online/help/qds_pub.cfm after registering with the ASSIST website.

(4) Line injection of additives (Fuel System Icing Inhibitor (FSII), CI/LI and Static Dissipator Additive (SDA)) from shipping tank to delivery conveyance or other f.o.b. point is permitted under the following conditions:

(i) A laboratory hand blend containing the required additives and jet fuel must be tested to verify compliance with the required specification. (Micro-Separometer (MSEP) can be performed without SDA present.)

(ii) Additives must be proportionately injected throughout the entire loading process to ensure the additive is homogeneously blended into the product. The Contractor shall maintain records evidencing the homogeneous blending of all line injected additives. Such records may include meter or tank gauge readings or test results taken at intervals to provide confidence in the injection process.

(iii) When FSII is line injected, additive concentration (refer to MIL-DTL-83133F specification for test methods permitted) must be verified based on a representative shipment sample(s).

(d) TESTING.

(1) PARTICULATE CONTAMINATION (PC) TESTING AND FILTRATION TIME (FT) TESTING.

(i) PC/FT TESTING. A minimum sample size of one gallon shall be filtered. Use of two membrane filters (a test membrane filter and a control membrane filter) is not required. Use of a single filter is acceptable. For filtration time, only one filter is to be used.

(ii) FT TESTING. Round upwards when reporting the filtration time, in minutes. For example, a filtration time of 10 minutes, 18 seconds, would be reported as 11 minutes.

(2) MICROSEPAROMETER (MSEP) RATING LIMITS.

(i) Refer to MIL-DTL-83133F.

(ii) Prior to initial production under this contract, the Contractor shall elect, on a one-time basis, which MSEP limit will be met for the balance of the contract. If the Contractor introduces FSII, CI/LI, and/or SDA after verification of product conformance with the MSEP requirement, the product is not required to meet a fixed limit on subsequent MSEP tests.

(iii) If the Contractor elects to verify conformance with the MSEP requirement on a sample of product that does not contain FSII and CI/LI, an additional MSEP test shall be performed on a hand blend containing jet fuel, FSII, CI/LI, and AO (AO only if required). The FSII shall be included at a concentration of 0.10 to 0.15 volume percent and the amount of the CI/LI included shall be within the concentration range specified in the QPD. The additional MSEP result is a REPORT ONLY requirement, and shall be recorded on the DD Form 250-1 and on the Standardized Report Form (see Attachment _____) as item 750X. This result shall be recorded with an asterisk next to it and a footnote below stating "MSEP result is a report only requirement." Original result of ____________ on product containing the following additives applies:

(3) THERMAL STABILITY. The thermal stability test (JFTOT), ASTM D 3241, shall be performed according to either Option A or B described below:

(i) OPTION A. The thermal stability test shall be performed with the temperature of the test being 260 degrees Celsius (500 degrees Fahrenheit), in accordance with the requirements of MIL-DTL-83133F, and will be the basis for the acceptance or rejection of the fuel. However, an additional JFTOT shall be performed with the temperature of the test being 275 degrees Celsius (530 degrees Fahrenheit) and this result shall be REPORT ONLY.

(ii) OPTION B. The thermal stability test shall be performed with the temperature of the test being 275 degrees Celsius (530 degrees Fahrenheit). If the fuel fails the JFTOT at this temperature, a second test will be performed at 260 degrees Celsius (500 degrees Fahrenheit). When both tests are performed, the results of the test at 260 degrees Celsius (500 degrees Fahrenheit) will be the basis for acceptance or rejection of the fuel.

(4) EXISTENT GUM. The preferred vaporizing medium for aviation turbine fuel is steam, however, the existent gum test (ASTM D 381) may be performed using air as the vaporizing medium at the following operating temperatures: Bath: 232 to 246 degrees Celsius; Test well: 229 to 235 degrees Celsius.

(5) WORKMANSHIP. The workmanship criteria in MIL-DTL-83133F, paragraph 3.4, is revised to read, “At the custody transfer point, the finished fuel shall be clear and bright and visually free from undissolved water or particulate matter in accordance with ASTM D 4176, Procedure 2, with a result of Rating 1, maximum. If the sample fails ASTM D 4176 only because it contains visible particulate matter, but meets the particulate matter requirements of 1.0 mg/L maximum as stated in MIL-DTL-83133F, Table I, the workmanship criteria is met. In case of dispute, as determined by sample results from the custody transfer point, the fuel shall be clear and bright at 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit) and shall contain no more than 1.0 mg/L of particulate matter. The sample in dispute shall be taken into an area where the sample is permitted to slowly equilibrate to 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit).”

(e) REPORTS.

(1) Refer to the MATERIAL INSPECTION AND RECEIVING REPORT clause (52.246-9FG1) for additional reporting requirements.

(2) The DD Form 250-1 for marine shipments shall cite the type, name, and amount of additives added to the fuel.

(DESC 52.246-9FOZ)

C16.69

FUEL SPECIFICATIONS (PC&S) (DESC SEP 2009)

Supplies delivered under this contract shall conform to all Federal, State, and local environmental requirements applicable to the geographic location of the receiving activity on the date of delivery. This includes delivery of fuel and documentation in a manner consistent with any existing or after-imposed Title V (Clean Air Act) Permits. The list of such requirements contained in this contract is not intended to be a complete list, and the Contractor shall be responsible for determining the existence of all such requirements. Selected regional environmental requirements are highlighted in the SPECIFICATIONS (CONT’D) clause. In the event that a Federal, State, or local environmental requirement is more stringent than a fuel specification contained in this contract, the Contractor shall deliver product that complies with the more stringent fuel specification. Product that fails to meet the more stringent fuel specification will be considered to be a nonconforming supply. Product(s) to be supplied shall fully meet the requirements of the applicable specification(s) as cited below. In the event that compliance with the more stringent fuel specification causes the contractor to incur additional costs, the contractor may request an equitable adjustment.

NOTE: Gasoline, gasohol and reformulated gasoline Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) specification requirements are seasonal and vary geographically throughout the United States. Therefore, Contractors are expected to know the local, State, or Federal RVP requirements of areas being supplied and comply with those requirements.

(a) GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE, UNLEADED, GRADES REGULAR, MIDGRADE, AND PREMIUM. Product shall conform to ASTM D 4814, as modified below.

(1) OCTANE REQUIREMENTS.

(i) Unleaded automotive gasoline shall meet the Anti-Knock Index (AKI) requirements shown in the table below.

CODE

AKI, MINIMUM

9130-00-148-7103

Gasoline, Regular Unleaded

MUR

9130-01-272-0983

Gasoline, Midgrade Unleaded

MUM

9130-00-148-7104

Gasoline, Premium Unleaded

MUP

(ii) Reductions for altitude and seasonal variations are allowed for all AKI values in accordance with figures X1.2 and X1.3 of ASTM D 4814.

(iii) For regular unleaded gasoline, in addition to an AKI of 87 minimum, the MON must not be less than 82.

(2) OXYGENATE REQUIREMENTS.

(i) In order to achieve minimum/maximum oxygen content limits specified per Federal, State, and local environmental requirements, supplies shall only include oxygenates that are permitted by environmental regulations applicable to the time and place of delivery.

(ii) Blending of oxygenates into gasoline to meet oxygenated fuel requirements shall be accomplished by mechanical mixing or agitation in a tank, or by in-line blending, prior to loading the product into transport equipment, and the resultant product must meet contract requirements.

(3) Refer to the REGIONAL SPECIFICATIONS document for additional regional gasoline requirements located online at https://www.desc.dla.mil/DCM/Files/Regional%20Specifications.pdf.

(b) GASOHOL, AUTOMOTIVE, UNLEADED, GRADES REGULAR, MIDGRADE, AND PREMIUM. Products shall conform to Commercial Item Description (CID) A-A-52530 dated October 10, 1995, as modified below. In accordance with Executive Order 12261 of January 5, 1981, "Gasohol in Federal Motor Vehicles," Gasohol may be considered an acceptable substitute for Unleaded Gasoline. The Unleaded Gasoline items that permit the substitution of Gasohol are identified in the Schedule. Contractors are required to state, for each line item in their offer, whether Gasohol will be provided. Contractors will not be permitted to substitute Unleaded Gasoline under line items awarded as gasohol. Also, Contractors are not permitted to substitute gasohol for gasoline under line items awarded as gasoline, except when Government regulations mandate use of fuel containing an oxygenate for control of carbon monoxide pollution.

(i) Unleaded automotive gasohol shall meet the AKI requirements shown in the table below.

CODE

AKI, MINIMUM

9130-01-090-1093

Gasohol, Regular Unleaded

GUR

9130-01-355-2393

Gasohol, Midgrade Unleaded

GUM

9130-01-090-1094

Gasohol, Premium Unleaded

GUP

(ii) Reductions for altitude and seasonal variations are allowed for all AKI values in accordance with figures X1.2 and X1.3 of ASTM D 4814.

(iii) For regular unleaded gasohol, in addition to an AKI of 87 minimum, the MON must not be less than 82.

(i) Ethanol concentration shall be between 9 and 11 volume percent.

(ii) Blending of ethanol into gasoline to make gasohol shall be accomplished by mechanical mixing or agitation in a tank, or by in-line blending, prior to loading the product into transport equipment, and the resultant product must meet contract requirements.

(3) Refer to the REGIONAL SPECIFICATIONS document for additional regional requirements affecting gasohol located online at https://www.desc.dla.mil/DCM/Files/Regional%20Specifications.pdf.

(c) REFORMULATED GASOLINE, AUTOMOTIVE, UNLEADED, GRADES REGULAR, MIDGRADE, AND PREMIUM. Product shall conform to ASTM D 4814 , as modified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements detailed in 40 CFR Part 80 - "Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives; Subpart D Reformulated Gasoline”. In part, these regulations mandate that Phase II complex model reformulated gasoline must meet three emissions performance requirements when compared to the baseline gasoline marketed by a refiner in 1990: a 27 percent reduction in emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), a 22 percent reduction in emissions of toxic pollutants, and a 7 percent reduction in emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx). Further, Phase II complex model reformulated gasoline must meet two compositional requirements: 1.3 volume percent maximum benzene and no heavy metals (lead and manganese are examples of such metals).

(i) Reformulated gasoline shall meet the AKI requirements shown in the table below.

CODE

AKI, MINIMUM

9130-01-388-4080

Reformulated Gasoline, Regular

MRR

9130-01-388-4513

Reformulated Gasoline, Midgrade

MMR

9130-01-388-4524

Reformulated Gasoline, Premium

MPR

(ii) Reductions for altitude and seasonal variations are allowed for all AKI values in accordance with figures X1.2 and X1.3 of ASTM D 4814.

(i) In order to achieve minimum/maximum oxygen content limits specified per Federal, State, and local environmental requirements, suppliers shall only include oxygenates that are permitted by environmental regulations applicable to the time and place of delivery.

(ii) Blending of permissible oxygenate into reformulated gasoline shall be accomplished by mechanical mixing or agitation in a tank, or by in-line blending, prior to loading the product into transport equipment, and the resultant product must meet contract requirements.

(3) Refer to the REGIONAL SPECIFICATIONS document for additional regional reformulated gasoline requirements located online at https://www.desc.dla.mil/DCM/Files/Regional%20Specifications.pdf.

(d) DIESEL FUEL.

(1) APPLICABLE TO ALL DIESEL GRADES.

(i) ADDITIVES.

(A) A fuel stabilizer additive conforming to MIL-S-53021 may be blended into the fuel to improve the suitability of fuel for long term storage. Permissible additive concentrations are specified in the latest revision of QPL-53021.

(B) A corrosion inhibitor/lubricity improver additive may be blended into the fuel to inhibit corrosion and improve fuel lubricity. Permissible additive concentration limits are specified in the latest revision of QPL 25017.

(C) A fuel system icing inhibitor may be blended into the fuel to purge small quantities of water from the fuel and prevent the formulation of ice crystals. The additive concentration shall not exceed 0.15 volume percent when tested in accordance with ASTM D 5006.

(ii) BLENDING. Blending one grade of diesel fuel with another grade, or other compatible components, to produce a different grade or a variation within a grade is permitted. However, such blending shall be accomplished by mechanical mixing or agitation in a tank, or in-line blending, prior to loading the product into transport equipment, and the resultant product must meet all the requirements of the desired fuel.

(iii) LOW TEMPERATURE OPERABILITY. The low temperature performance of diesel fuel shall be defined by the following property:

CLOUD POINT. Unless a more restrictive cloud point limit is specified in the contract schedule, the cloud point shall be equal to or lower than the tenth percentile minimum ambient temperature specified in Appendix X5 of ASTM D 975.

(iv) DYE. As a means of identification, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires that a red dye, identified as Solvent Red 164 (alky derivatives of azo benzene azo naphthol), must be added to all nontaxable diesel and all nontaxable kerosene used for purposes other than military jet fuel. The definitions of diesel and kerosene are provided in 26 CFR Section 48.4081-1. The minimum concentration is provided in 40 CFR Part 80.

(2) APPLICABLE TO GRADES DS2, DS1, DSS, DSW, LS2, LS1, LSS, LSW, HS2, HS1, AND SF2 ONLY. Product shall conform to commercial specification ASTM D 975. In accordance with this specification, product shall be visually free of undissolved water, sediment, and suspended matter. Product classification is shown below.

ULTRA-LOW SULFUR GRADES

NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER

PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE

CODE

CONTENT

RED DYE

9140-01-524-0139

Grade Number 2-D S15 (ULSD)

DS2

0.0015 wt%

9140-01-524-5174

Grade Number 1-D S15 (ULSD)

DS1

9140-01-541-6760

Grade Number 2-D S15 (ULSD)

DSS

Yes

9140-01-541-6767

Grade Number 1-D S15 (ULSD)

DSW

9140-01-570-9278

Grade Number 2-D S15 (ULSD-Low Temp)

SF2

0.0015 wt%

LOW SULFUR GRADES

NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER

PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE

CODE

9140-01-398-0697

Grade Number 2-D S500 (“low sulfur No.2-D”)

LS2

0.05 wt%

9140-01-398-1130

Grade Number 1-D S500 (“low sulfur No.1-D”)

LS1

9140-01-413-4919

LSS

9140-01-413-7494

LSW

0.05 wt%

HIGH SULFUR GRADES

NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER

PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE

CODE

9140-01-398-1395

Grade Number 2-D S5000 (“regular No.2-D”)

HS2

0.50 wt%

9140-01-398-1422

Grade Number 1-D S5000 (“regular No.1-D”)

HS1

(3) APPLICABLE TO GRADES DLS, DLW, DF2, AND DF1 ONLY. Product shall conform to commercial specification ASTM D 975. In addition, product shall contain no more than 10 milligrams/liter (mg/L) of particulates as measured by ASTM D 6217. Product classification is shown below.

NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER

PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE

CODE

9140-01-413-7511

DLS

9140-01-412-1311

DLW

0.05 wt%

NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER

PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE

CODE

9140-00-286-5294

Grade Number 2-D S5000 (“regular No.2-D”)

DF2

9140-00-286-5286

Grade Number 1-D S5000 (“regular No.1-D”)

DF1

(4) APPLICABLE TO DIESEL GRADE NUMBER 1 ONLY. DESC frequently requires Number 1 diesel fuel grades when it is anticipated that the fuel may be exposed to temperatures below 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 degrees Celsius). These products shall conform to ASTM D 975 and additional requirements as specified above for each DESC product code. Although the Government does not encourage such actions, Contractors electing to deliver kerosene or Jet A to meet Number 1 diesel fuel requirements must—

(i) Provide certification to the Contracting Officer prior to 1 October of each year that the kerosene or Jet A will meet requirements applicable to the specific product code, including particularly, sulfur, dye, lubricity, viscosity and cetane index; AND

(ii) For each delivery, submit relevant documents (delivery tickets, bills of lading, etc.) indicating that Number 1 diesel fuel is being delivered.

(5) Refer to the REGIONAL SPECIFICATIONS document for additional regional requirements affecting diesel located online at https://www.desc.dla.mil/DCM/Files/Regional%20Specifications.pdf.

(e) FUEL OIL, BURNER (VIRGIN FUEL OILS). Applicable to all burner fuel oil grades. Product shall conform to ASTM D 396, as modified by the requirements of paragraphs (1) through (7) below. Product classification is shown in the table below. PRODUCT CONTAINING USED OIL SHALL NOT BE SUPPLIED. (See paragraph (f) below for DESC product codes, national stock numbers, and detailed requirements applicable to blends of residual fuel with recycled lubricating oil.)

PRODUCT CODE

9140-01-546-1786

Fuel Oil, Burner No. 2 S500

FL2

9140-00-247-4366

Fuel Oil, Burner No. 1 S5000

FS1

9140-00-247-4365

Fuel Oil, Burner No. 2 S5000

FS2

9140-01-107-6139

Fuel Oil, Burner No. 4 (Light)

FL4

9140-00-247-4360

Fuel Oil, Burner No. 4

FS4

9140-01-058-4431

Fuel Oil, Burner No. 5 (Light)

FL5

9140-00-247-4359

Fuel Oil, Burner No. 5 (Heavy)

FS5

9140-00-247-4354

Fuel Oil, Burner No. 6

FS6

(1) These residual grades of burner fuel oil (Grades No. 4, No. 4(Light), No. 5(Light), No. 5(Heavy), and No. 6) shall consist of fossil-derived hydrocarbon stock. They may not contain used oil or other recycled petroleum components.

(2) SULFUR REQUIREMENT. Refer to the Schedule for the maximum allowable sulfur content of Burner Oil, Grades No. 4, No. 4(Light), No. 5(Light), No. 5(Heavy), and No. 6. The maximum allowable sulfur content for Burner Oil, Grades No. 1 S5000 and No. 2 S5000, shall be 0.50 weight percent or per State/local environmental requirements, whichever is more stringent. The maximum allowable sulfur content for Burner Oil, Grade No. 2 S500 shall be 0.05 weight percent.

(3) NITROGEN REQUIREMENT. The nitrogen content shall be tested using ASTM D 3228, Total Nitrogen in Lubricating Oils and Fuel Oils by Modified Kjeldahl Method, or ASTM D 4629, Trace Nitrogen in Liquid Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Chemiluminescence Detection. The nitrogen content is used to determine nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions in boiler systems as determined by State/local environmental agencies. The requirement applies for line items with Burner Oil No. 4, Burner Oil No. 5 (heavy), Burner Oil No. 5 (light), and Burner Oil No. 6. The Contractor is required upon request from the Government to provide a copy of the test report, within two working days, that states the actual nitrogen content of fuel delivered.

(4) Blending of various compatible grades of burner oil to produce an intermediate grade is permitted, however, such blending shall be accomplished by mechanical mixing or agitation in a tank, or by in-line blending, prior to loading the product into transport equipment, and the resultant product must meet all the requirements of the grade produced.

(5) The maximum allowable ash content for Burner Oil, Grade No. 6, shall be .50 weight percent using ASTM D 874, Standard Test Method for Sulfated Ash from Lubricating Oils and Additives.

(6) Under United States regulations, Grades No. 1, 2, and 4(Light) are required by 40 CFR Part 80 to contain a sufficient amount of the dye Solvent Red 164 so its presence is visually apparent. At or beyond terminal storage tanks, they are required by CFR Part 48 to contain the dye Solvent Red 164 at a concentration spectrally equivalent to 3.9 pounds per thousand barrels of the solid dye standard Solvent Red 26.

(7) APPLICABLE TO FUEL OIL, BURNER, GRADE #1 ONLY. This product shall conform to ASTM D 396. Contractors electing to deliver kerosene (red dye) to meet No. 1 burner oil requirements must—

(i) Provide certification to the Contracting Officer prior to 1 October of each year that the kerosene will meet No. 1 burner oil specifications, including , specifically, viscosity, distillation, density and pour point, AND

(ii) For each delivery, submit relevant documents (delivery tickets, bills of lading, etc.) indicating that No. 1 burner oil is being delivered.

(iii) All kerosene delivered to meet No. 1 burner oil must be tax free, i.e., dyed in accordance with IRS regulations.

(f) FUEL OIL, BURNER, CONTAINING RECYCLED USED OILS, GRADES 4, 5(LIGHT), 5(HEAVY) AND 6. Product shall conform to ASTM D 6823, as modified by the requirements of paragraphs (1) through (5) below. Product classification is shown in the table below.

PRODUCT CODE

9140-01-468-9135

Fuel Oil, Burner, Grade RFC4

RF4

9140-01-468-9157

Fuel Oil, Burner, Grade RFC5L R5L

9140-01-468-9147

Fuel Oil, Burner, Grade RFC5H

RF5

9140-01-468-9164

Fuel Oil, Burner, Grade RFC6

RF6

(1) SULFUR REQUIREMENT. Refer to the Schedule for the maximum allowable sulfur content of Grades 4, 5(Light), 5(Heavy), and 6.

(2) NITROGEN REQUIREMENT. The nitrogen content shall be tested using ASTM D 3228, Total Nitrogen in Lubricating Oils and Fuel Oils by Modified Kjeldahl Method, or ASTM D 4629, Trace Nitrogen in Liquid Petroleum Hydrocarbons by Chemiluminescence Detection. The nitrogen content is used to determine nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions in boiler systems as determined by State/local environmental agencies. The Contractor is required upon request from the Government to provide a copy of the test report, within two working days, that states the actual nitrogen content of fuel delivered.

(3) INCLUSION OF OFF-SPECIFICATION USED OIL PROHIBITED. 40 CFR Parts 266 and 279 define off-specification used oil. The supply of RF4, R5L, RF5, or RF6 containing off-specification used oil is not permitted.

[ ] The offeror represents that it will provide certified test reports with associated QC documents validating compliance with EPA used oil standards contained in 40 CFR Parts 266 and 279 or State/local requirements, whichever is more stringent, for all contract deliveries under the line items identified above to—

ATTN: DESC-BPE ROOM 2954

DEFENSE ENERGY SUPPORT CENTER

8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD SUITE 4950

FORT BELVOIR VA 22060-6222

Offeror's EPA Identification Number: _______________________

(4) Blending of various compatible grades of burner oil to produce an intermediate grade is permitted, however, such blending shall be accomplished by mechanical mixing or agitation in tank, or by in-line blending, prior to loading the product into transport equipment, and the resultant product must meet all the requirements of the contract.

(5) The maximum allowable ash content for Burner Oil, Grade RF6, shall be 0.50 mass percent, using ASTM D 874, Standard Test Method for Sulfated Ash from Lubricating Oils and Additives.

(g) KEROSENE. Product shall conform to ASTM D 3699. Classification of product is shown below.

NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER

PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE

CODE

9140-01-292-4460

Kerosene, Grade No. 1-K

KS1

0.04 wt% max

9140-01-461-3989

Kerosene, Grade No. 1-K

KSR

0.04 wt% max

NATIONAL STOCK NUMBER

PRODUCT NOMENCLATURE

CODE

9140-00-242-6748

Kerosene, Grade No. 2-K

KSN

0.30 wt% max Yes

NOTE: The IRS requires taxation of No. 1-K and No. 2-K kerosene upon removal from the terminal unless the kerosene is indelibly (cannot be removed) dyed or used for military jet fuel. These requirements, part of 26 CFR 48 - Manufacturers and Retailers Excise Taxes, were published in the July 1, 1998, Federal Register. Only undyed (taxable) No. 1-K kerosene is suitable for use in non flued (unvented) kerosene burner appliances. No. 2-K kerosene (dyed or undyed) is unsuitable for non flued (unvented) kerosene burner appliances.

The color test requirement is deleted if red dye has been added in compliance with IRS regulations; however, the resulting fuel/dye blend must have a red tint.

(DESC 52.246-9FW5)

F3

TRANSPORT TRUCK AND/OR TRUCK AND TRAILER FREE TIME AND DETENTION RATES (PC&S)

(DESC AUG 2005)

(a) Upon arrival of Contractor's transport truck or truck and trailer, the receiving activity shall promptly designate the tanks into which the load is to be discharged. Free time will commence when the discharge hose is connected to the receiving line at the delivery point and will end when discharge is completed. The Contractor shall be paid for detention beyond free time for delays caused by the Government. A minimum of one hour free time is required.

(1) Free time for unloading a transport truck or truck and trailer (includes one hour minimum plus any additional time): _______________________________________________.

(2) Rate for detention beyond free time: __________________________________________________________.

The above will not be considered in the evaluation of offers for award except that a free time of less than one hour may render an offer unacceptable. Notwithstanding the above, the Government is entitled to at least as much free time as is allowed by the common carrier or that the Contractor normally allows its regular commercial customers, whichever is greater. Free time only applies to single-drop deliveries (it is not applicable to multiple-drop tank truck/truck and trailer deliveries or any tank wagon deliveries).

(b) Notwithstanding the above, the Government will not pay more in detention rates than the actual rate charged by the common carrier or the rate the Contractor normally charges its regular commercial customers, whichever is lower. Detention costs will be the sole responsibility of the activity incurring them and are only allowable on single drop deliveries (they are not allowable on multiple drop tank truck/truck and trailer deliveries or any tank wagon deliveries. Invoices for detention costs will be submitted by the Contractor directly to the activity receiving the product. These provisions are applicable to DLA-owned/capitalized as well as non-DLA-owned/noncapitalized products.

(c) UNLESS THE OFFEROR OTHERWISE INDICATES IN PARAGRAPHS (a)(1) AND (a)(2) ABOVE, FREE TIME WILL BE CONSIDERED UNLIMITED AND DETENTION COSTS WILL NOT BE CHARGEABLE.

(DESC 52.247-9FK1)

F3.03

NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (PC&S) (DESC APR 2005)

(a) In the performance of this contract, the Contractor agrees not to utilize transportation companies that have been debarred or suspended, are ineligible for receipt of contracts with Government agencies, are in receipt of a notice of proposed debarment or ineligibility from any Government agency, or are otherwise ineligible under Federal programs. Substitution of a new transportation company is subject to review by the Contracting Officer for use under this contract.

(b) If the Contractor changes transporters after award, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with the following information on alternative or new transportation company(ies) being utilized in the transportation of supplies under this contract.

Name, Address, and Phone Number State(s) in which transporter of Transportation Company is authorized to operate

(DESC 52.247-9FJ5)

G9.06

ADDRESS TO WHICH REMITTANCE SHOULD BE MAILED (DESC DEC 1999)

Remittances shall be mailed only at the Government’s option or where an exception to payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) applies. (See the PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER - CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION or the PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER - OTHER THAN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION clause.)

Offeror shall indicate below the complete mailing address (including the nine-digit zip code) to which remittances should be mailed if such address is other than that shown in Block 15a (Standard Form (SF) 33) for noncommercial items or Block 17a (SF 1449) for commercial items. In addition, if offeror did not incorporate its nine-digit zip code in the address shown in Block 15a of the SF 33 or in Block 17a of the SF 1449, the offeror shall enter it below:

(a) Payee Name (Contractor): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

(DO NOT EXCEED 25 CHARACTERS)

(b) Check Remittance Address:

(DO NOT EXCEED 30 CHARACTERS PER LINE)

(c) Narrative Information (special instructions).

(DO NOT EXCEED 153 CHARACTERS)

(DESC 52.232-9F55)

G9.07

ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF FUNDS PAYMENTS - CORPORATE TRADE EXCHANGE (DESC MAR 2003)

(a) The Contractor shall supply the following information to the Contracting Officer no later than 5 days after contract award and before submission of the first request for payment. The bank designated as the receiving bank must be located in the United States and must be capable of receiving Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions.

NAME OF RECEIVING BANK: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

(DO NOT EXCEED 29 CHARACTERS)

CITY AND STATE OF RECEIVING BANK: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

(DO NOT EXCEED 20 CHARACTERS)

AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION NINE DIGIT IDENTIFIER OF RECEIVING BANK: | | | | | | | | | |

ACCOUNT TYPE CODE: (Contractor to designate one)

[ ] CHECKING TYPE 22

[ ] SAVINGS TYPE 32

RECIPIENT'S ACCOUNT NUMBER ENCLOSED IN PARENTHESES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

(DO NOT EXCEED 15 CHARACTERS)

RECIPIENT'S NAME: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

(DO NOT EXCEED 25 CHARACTERS)

STREET ADDRESS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

(DO NOT EXCEED 25 CHARACTERS)

CITY AND STATE: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

NOTE: Additional information may be entered in EITHER paragraph (b) OR paragraph (c) below. Total space available for information entered in (b) OR (c) is 153 characters.

(b) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/OTHER IDENTIFYING DATA:

OR

(c) THIRD PARTY INFORMATION: Where payment is to be forwarded from the receiving bank to another financial institution for deposit into Contractor's account, the following information must be supplied by the Contractor: Second Bank Name, City/State and/or Country, Account Number, and Account Name.

(d) CONTRACTOR'S DESIGNATED OFFICIAL SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER INFORMATION.

NAME: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

(DO NOT EXCEED 25 CHARACTERS)

TITLE: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

(DO NOT EXCEED 25 CHARACTERS)

TELEPHONE NUMBER: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |

SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________________________________

(e) Any change by the Contractor in designation of the bank account to receive electronic transfer of funds in accordance with this clause must be received by the Contracting Officer no later than 30 days prior to the date the change is to become effective.

(f) The electronic transfer of funds does not constitute an assignment of such funds in any form or fashion.

(g) In the event corporate trade exchange (CTX)…