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 Energy Security Analysis Inc. (ESAI) for a subscription to: Global Fuels Outlook, Global Refining Outlook, Global CrudeOil Outlook, CIS Watch, China Watch, Intelligence Briefing, and Occassional Memos. Additionally, DLA Energy-RN requests access to analysts for clarification for the period of 04/01/17 to 03/31/2018. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations; however, any challenges to this sole source 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.