SAM #SP470126Q0215

DLA Troop Support Subsistence – Expana Internet Pricing and Forecasting Database Renewal (10 Premium Licenses)

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Subsistence Supply Chain is seeking to renew its subscription to the Expana Internet Pricing and Forecasting Database to support global dining facilities and the Subsistence Prime Vendor Program. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), DLA Troop Support Subsistence, DLA Contracting Services Office - Philadelphia (DCSO-P) - OEM/Vendor: - Urner Barry Publications, Inc. (Expana Markets) is the sole source and incumbent provider - Products/Services Requested: - 10 premium user licenses for the Expana Internet Pricing and Forecasting Database - Provides advanced access to real-time, historical, and forecast pricing data for protein items (meat, poultry, seafood), dairy, frozen foods, beverages, and transportation fuel rates - Includes features such as news, market commentary, insights, customizable dashboards, daily price updates, customer support, and forecasting tools with 18-24 month outlooks - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Continuous, reliable access for up to 10 users - Database must aggregate data from sources like USDA, USDC, PPI, and CPI - No authorized resellers or equivalent products; Expana is proprietary and only available from the OEM - Requirement supports frequent contract price adjustments and validation for global food supply chains

Description

DLA Troop Support’s Subsistence Supply Chain supports global dining facilities through the Subsistence Prime Vendor Program and must regularly validate food pricing due to frequent contract price adjustments. To ensure proposed prices are fair and reasonable and to avoid delays that could affect customers, DLA requires continuous access to a reliable pricing database. This database must provide real-time forecasting, pricing, and market trend commentary for key protein items, and all commodity categories including fuel and transportation.

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