IHS Global Insight

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), through its Richmond Division #2, is seeking information from industry regarding the provision of a subscription to IHS Global Insight’s Cost Analyzer service under solicitation SP4704-26-SS-4701. This sources-sought notice, posted on May 7, 2026, with a response deadline of May 14, 2026, aims to gather market capabilities for a service that supports DLA’s contract pricing and economic analysis functions by providing global commodity price forecasts, wage data, and econometric modeling tools. The service requires 30 licensed subscriptions accessible across multiple DLA locations including Philadelphia, Richmond, Columbus, and Fort Belvoir, with daily data updates, customizable cost modeling, composite index creation, and training for users. The performance period is set for one year beginning September 28, 2026, with four optional one-year extensions at the government’s discretion. While no formal contract clauses or pricing details are included—the document being a pre-solicitation tool—responses must demonstrate the ability to deliver IHS Global Insight’s platform or an equivalent that meets all salient characteristics, including proven forecasting accuracy, compliance with DoD 5200.2-R security standards, Privacy Act adherence, and Government ownership of all deliverables. Offerors are required to submit a single capability statement not exceeding five pages in 12-point font, formatted for 8.5 x 11 inch paper, via email to designated DLA contacts by the deadline. The notice specifies no set-aside, applies to NAICS code 513210, and does not obligate the government to award a contract or reimburse proposal costs. Security requirements mandate that contractors wear government-issued ID badges on-site, obtain prior written approval for any external systems or files, and retain no rights to government property or data without explicit authorization. Technical evaluation priorities center on forecasting reliability, global data coverage, system functionality, and the ability to validate economic assumptions for contract negotiations, suggesting a trade-off selection process rather than a lowest-price technically acceptable award.