DLA Energy / USCG Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

The U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Training Center (ATC) in Mobile, Alabama has a petroleum requirement for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). FOB destination tank-truck is the only acceptable delivery method. Product requirements for this procurement are as follows:

The final SAF blend shall consist of conventional Jet A (NSN 9130-00-359-2026) blended with one of the approved ASTM D7566 synthetic blend components noted below:

1. FT-SPK: Fischer-Tropsch synthetic paraffinic kerosene; blending limit 10-50% by volume.
2. HEFA-SPK: Hydro-processed esters and fatty acids, blending limit 10-50% by volume.
3. ATJ-SPK: Alcohol-to-jet synthetic paraffinic kerosene, blending limit 10-50% by volume. ATJ synthetic blend components shall be derived from ethanol; all other alcohol feedstocks such as isobutanol and isobutene are not approved.

The synthetic blend components and final blends must meet all requirements in ASTM D7566 and ASTM D1655.

The final SAF blend shall contain Fuel System Icing Inhibitor, Corrosion Improver/Lubricity Improver, and Static Dissipator Additive in accordance with Quality Assurance Provision C16.08-1 (JAA).

Please view the Synopsis Attachment for delivery information, solicitation availability, and additional details.