Cloud Catering Sole Source Justification.pdf

This is a Justification for Sole Source document for a simplified procurement (MPT to SAT) under FAR 12.102(a) and 6.302-1.

The contracting activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk (Fleet Directorate), under the requiring activity OPNAV N5. The procurement is for catering services to support the International Navy Review (INR) 250 celebration, the United States' Semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) event scheduled for July 3-4, 2026. The event will feature a grand parade of 30+ tall ships and naval vessel reviews attended by foreign government and military leaders. The hospitality event is being held at the Nasdaq Marketsite in Times Square, New York, and will include a July 4th ball celebrating the 250th anniversary of independence.

The sole source is restricted to Cloud Catering & Events, the exclusive catering partner for Nasdaq Marketsite in Times Square. The estimated contract cost is $152,000.00 for the period of performance from July 3, 2026 to July 4, 2026. Required services include catering for 300 guests with foods, beverages (including alcohol), dietary accommodations (gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal), America-themed decor, service linens, stations, votive candles, bar screens, three full bars with bartenders, setup and removal of all rentals, and submission of a set-up diagram 14 days prior to the event. The justification asserts that no other catering company is authorized to provide services at Nasdaq Marketsite and that no market research was conducted due to venue restrictions, making Cloud Catering & Events the only viable source.