Vane Line to Proceed With $203 Million Fuel Transport Contract

Vane Line Bunkering LLC is cleared to perform a $203 million contract to provide the US Transportation Command with fuel transportation services, the US Government Accountability Office said.

Protester Centerline Logistics Corp. failed to show that the US Air Force, which issued the contract, conducted a flawed past/present performance evaluation, or engaged in inadequate discussions with Centerline about deficiencies in its bid, the GAO said.

The contract involves transporting US Defense Department-owned bulk jet fuel, marine diesel, and commercial fuel between ports by tug and barge on the Atlantic and Gulf Coast. The Air Force determined that Vane Line’s superior ...