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DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

ENERGY AEROSPACE

1525 Wurtsmith Street Building 5730
JBSA Lackland, Texas 78236

Justification for Other than Full & Open Competition
1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity (FAR 6.104-1(a)(1)): The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Energy, a component of the DLA, is the contracting activity for Aerospace products and services on behalf of the Department of War (DOW). This Justification and Approval (J&A) authorizes the use of Other than Full and Open Competition to purchase a 12-month subscription to the ATOM software platform from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, with an estimated value of $103,000. Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1), the required services are available from only one responsible source—GasWorld Intelligence, the developer of the ATOM platform. The Agency requires specialized, real-time bulk pricing data and supply-chain risk metrics for industrial gases to perform mandatory price analyses on Aerospace contracts, monitor industrial gas plant outages, and proactively mitigate supply chain disruptions for critical defense programs. Traditional energy pricing platforms monitor bulk hydrocarbons and petroleum fuels but do not track the industrial gas market, making ATOM the only database that covers the specific commodities required by the Agency.
2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved (FAR 6.104-1(a)(2)): The action being approved is the award of a contract for a 12-month subscription to the ATOM software platform. This subscription is essential for monitoring product performance, identifying emerging trends, and generating the operational insights required for planning, coordination, and continuity of Agency operations. This capability ensures DLA Energy remains aligned with market research standards and supports mission‑critical procurement decisions. 3. Description of supplies or services required to meet the agency’s need (including estimated value) (FAR 6.104-1(a)(3)):
Subscription to GasWorld Intelligence’s ATOM provides DLA Energy with comprehensive insight into products only used by DLA Energy Aerospace customers by consolidating product data and supporting operational decision‑making across the Agency. The platform enables DLA Energy to validate and analyze Aerospace product‑related information used in conjunction with DLA Energy’s Direct Delivery and Bulk Petroleum programs to ensure technically acceptable products for DLA Energy customers.
The platform’s analytics capabilities allow DLA Energy to monitor commercial product