OPIS Subscription Service
SOL #: SP4706-26-Q-0005Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DCSO-COLUMBUS-DIVISION-2
COLUMBUS, OH, 43218, United States
Place of Performance
Columbus, OH
NAICS
Periodical Publishers (513120)
PSC
Technical Representation Services: Books, Maps, And Other Publications (L076)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Mar 25, 2026
2
Last Updated
Apr 30, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 9, 2026, 7:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), specifically DCSO-COLUMBUS-DIVISION-2, has issued a solicitation (SP4706-26-Q-0005) for a one-year subscription to OPIS (Oil Price Information Service) products and platform access. This requirement supports DLA Energy's operations by providing critical fuel market data. This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide a one-year subscription to the OPIS platform, ensuring 99.9% accessibility and operational uptime. This includes access to a comprehensive suite of OPIS products such as:
- OPIS Biodiesel Wholesale Rack Report
- OPIS Biofuels Daily Report
- OPIS East of the Rockies Refined Spot Report
- OPIS Intraday Alerts
- OPIS Jet Contract Report
- OPIS Jet Fuel Report
- OPIS Wholesale Rack – Both
- OPIS Time Series – Rack Subscription
- OPIS Time Series – Refined Spots Subscription
- OPIS West Coast Spot Report
- OPIS Time Series – Refined Spots Ad-hoc
- OPIS Time Series – Basis Charting Ad-hoc
- OPIS Time Series – Standard Charting Ad-hoc
- OPIS Time Series – Futures Ad-hoc All price assessments must be available via OPIS's Time Series and directly via FTP into DLA Energy's EBS.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (SP4706-26-Q-0005)
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027. Automatic renewal is not authorized without written approval.
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- NAICS Code: 513120 (Technical Representation Services: Books, Maps, And Other Publications)
- Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Place of Performance: Columbus, OH
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM Local Time.
- Submission Method: Emailed quotes to Blair.Hartley@dla.mil. Emailed quotes cannot exceed 15 MB; larger submissions must be divided.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Applicable FAR Clauses: Includes 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.
Special Requirements
- User Access: Two authorized users for CLINs 0001 and 0002; unlimited users for CLINs 0003-0013.
- Invoicing: All invoicing must be uploaded into the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system per DFARS 252.232-7003. Payments will not be made without certification and acceptance by a DLA contracting officer through WAWF.
- DEI Compliance: Bidders must comply with FAR Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors," which prohibits racially discriminatory DEI activities and includes flowdown requirements for subcontractors. Compliance is material to payment decisions.
Contact Information
- Primary: Blair Hartley (Blair.Hartley@dla.mil, 614-692-6274)
- Secondary: Tyler Merkle (Howard.Merkle@dla.mil, 614-693-1666)
People
Points of Contact
Blair HartleyPRIMARY
Tyler MerkleSECONDARY
Files
Versions
Version 2Viewing
Solicitation
Posted: Apr 30, 2026
Version 1
Pre-Solicitation
Posted: Mar 25, 2026