Justification for Sole Source (Simplified Procedures)

This document is a Justification for Sole Source acquisition prepared by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department.

The Naval Academy Business Services Division DBA Naval Academy Hospitality (CAGE Code: 3GVS4) is the sole source contractor for providing all conference food and beverage services required to support the United States Naval Academy (USNA) and the 2026 Naval Academy Science and Engineering Conference (NASEC). The period of performance is November 2, 2026 through November 3, 2026. The justification for sole source award is based on proprietary data and policy limitations, specifically USNAINST 11100.7B Paragraph 6c, which establishes that the Naval Academy Business Services Division must exclusively provide catering services within USNA facilities regardless of sponsoring activity. The policy permits referrals to authorized private caterers only if NABSD is unable to provide required service levels due to previous commitments. No appropriated funding is being used; United States Naval Academy Gift Funds support the catering requirement. The contracting officer has determined that circumstances justifying only one source reasonably apply to this contract action, which precludes full and open competition in accordance with FAR 12.102(a).