Intent to Sole Source Subscription Requirement
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SP0604-26-Q-0405
- Agency
- Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 513120 Periodical Publishers
- Place of performance
- Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060, United States
- Points of contact
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- Jeremy Vatter jeremy.vatter@dla.mil (571) 585-6390
- Damion Biagas damion.biagas@dla.mil (571) 459-8978
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy, a component of the Department of Defense, has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Stratas Advisors. This notice was posted on February 9, 2026, with a challenge deadline of February 24, 2026. The proposed contract will be a Firm Fixed Price agreement executed under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 for a twelve-month performance period from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027. The contract pertains to the provision of strategic research tools and customized reports focused on global fuel specifications, biofuels assessment, and refining products. This announcement represents DLA Energy's determination that Stratas Advisors uniquely possesses the specialized capabilities required to meet the government's needs in these specific research areas.
The primary objective of this sole source procurement is to procure advanced strategic research tools and customized analytical reports that support DLA Energy's mission related to global fuel markets and refining operations. Although this is not a request for proposals, interested parties may submit written challenges to the sole source designation by the February 24, 2026 deadline to DLAEnergy.NGTeam@dla.mil. Challenges must demonstrate that equivalent services exist that would adequately satisfy the government's stated requirements; however, the government reserves sole discretion in determining whether to pursue competition based on any challenges received. There are no specific set-asides or stated eligibility restrictions mentioned in the notice, though only entities capable of providing the specialized strategic research and customized reporting capabilities described would be considered credible alternative sources. The government's decision regarding whether to compete the requirement remains entirely discretionary and will be made after evaluating any challenges submitted.
Notice text
Pursant to FAR 6.302-1. DLA Energy intends to award a Sole Source, Firm Fixed Price Contract to Stratas Advisors, for strategic research tools and customized reports for DLA Energy with a specific concentration on global fuel specifications, global biofuels assessment, and global refining products. The delivery period will be for twelve (12) months (04/01/2026-03/31/2027). This is not a request for proposals or quotations; however, any challenges to this sole source notice must be on writing and sent to DLAEnergy.NGTeam@dla.mil to be considered by the Government for the purpose of determing whether or not to compete. Challenges must include information sufficient to enable the Government to make a determination that an equivalent service exist that would satisfy the Government's needs as stated herein. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Governement.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Redacted J&A for Subscription Requirement | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Intent to Sole Source Subscription Requirement | Special Notice |
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