Intent to Sole Source Subscription Requirement

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, DLA Energy intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to Argus Media, Inc., for subscription to Argus Petroleum and Argus Global Markets publications. The delivery period will be for a thirteen (13) month period (09/01/2011 - 09/30/2012) including three (3) months of historical data for June 2011 - August 2011. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations; however, any challenges to this sole source within 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis must be received in writing and sent to dlaea.bps@dla.mil to be considered by the Government for the purpose of determining whether or not to compete the requirement. Challenges must include information sufficient to enable the Government to make a determination that an equivalent service exists which would meet 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 Government. The anticipated award date is no later than August 31, 2011.