Redacted J&A for Subscription Requirement
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) Energy has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the sole-source renewal of Stratas Advisors' Global Biofuels Assessment (GBA), Global Refining & Products, and Global Fuel Specifications (GFS) subscription services. This renewal is for a 12-month period, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with an estimated value of $55,500.00.
Purpose & Scope
DLA Energy requires these proprietary services to obtain critical analysis of global biofuels markets, refining capabilities, transportation fuel quality, and fuel specifications. The subscription provides data and analytics tools for crude oil, refined products, supply/demand, and refinery capacity, enabling DLA Energy to validate technical requirements for fuels, forecast future fuel quality trends, and understand global fuel markets and regulations. Access to Stratas Advisors' experts for inquiries on fuel quality and trends is also included.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole-Source Contract Renewal (Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition)
- Duration: 12 months (April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027)
- Estimated Value: $55,500.00
- Product Service Code: 7610 (Books And Pamphlets)
- Place of Performance: Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, United States
Justification & Market Research
This action is justified under FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) and 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) / 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1), citing that Stratas Advisors LLC is the sole producer of this proprietary analysis and report data. Market research, including an intent-to-sole source notice posted on SAM.gov on February 9, 2026, confirmed that no other source could meet DLA Energy's requirements with a single subscription. Although one vendor responded, further research validated Stratas Advisors as the only capable source. The proposed price of $55,500 is considered fair and reasonable, representing a 6.93% increase from the prior year's cost of $51,900.
Set-Aside
Not applicable, as this is a sole-source justification.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Damion Biagas at Damion.Biagas@DLA.mil or 571-459-8978.