DLA Market Research Subscription Tool

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking a market research subscription tool provider to deliver an internet-based platform offering comprehensive business investigative capabilities and company credit data reports. The tool must support unlimited access to detailed financial backgrounds, company profiles, credit histories, federal information, past performance evaluations, and public records for domestic and international entities to enable contracting officers to determine supplier responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.104-1 standards. Key functional requirements include worldwide company search capabilities, online and in-person training within 30 days of contract award, monthly usage reporting, monitoring services, integration with data sources such as the Excluded Parties List and System for Award Management, and technical support during business hours (8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST). The government has issued a Sources Sought notice for market research and planning purposes only; interested vendors must submit a five-page capability statement by January 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST to Joi Downing via email, detailing company information, government contract experience, socioeconomic status, CAGE code, UEI number, and teaming intentions. This Sources Sought notice does not constitute a formal solicitation and does not guarantee a contract award; responses will be used to develop a potential future Request for Quote (RFQ).

The contract involves no set-aside designation and represents a requirement for 106 total user licenses across multiple DLA divisions including Aviation, Energy, Land and Maritime, Strategic Material, and Troop Support. The initial contract period extends from May 21, 2026, to May 20, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods available through May 20, 2031, providing potential five-year total performance. The government requires reports containing current financial information updated every six to twelve months, and contractors must provide all work off-site at their own facilities with potential for remote issue resolution. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials. The current Sources Sought deadline is January 21, 2026, which will inform development of the formal solicitation process and subsequent contract award decisions.