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

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 25, 2026
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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

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Points of Contact

Blair HartleyPRIMARY
Tyler MerkleSECONDARY

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