1.04 Justification for Sole Source At or Below SAT Signed_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Sole Source (Simplified Acquisitions – MPT to ≤$250K) document submitted by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department 212.2. The document justifies a sole source procurement for refrigerated and freezer trailer services to Naval Station Norfolk Pier 7, Berth 2.

The requirement is for one 53-foot freezer trailer operating between 0-5 degrees Fahrenheit and one 53-foot refrigerated trailer operating between 36-40 degrees Fahrenheit. The estimated cost is $26,540.00 with a period of performance of 66 days. The justification asserts that only the named contractor can provide this material because the government already has food stored on their trailers, and removing the food to switch to a different vendor would create an unacceptable risk of losing over $50K in food stores and potentially cost the Navy $2K daily in rations and damage to crew morale. The equipment/function must be compatible with existing systems presently installed and performing, and switching vendors would disrupt critical food storage operations. The document is signed and certified as of January 14, 2026, with the contracting officer determining that only one source is reasonably available in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).