Redacted Sole Source Justification- USNA Catering_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification for Sole Source procurement document for simplified procedures with a maximum purchase threshold of $25,000 or less. The United States Naval Academy (USNA) is procuring catering services on a sole source basis from Boston Street Seafood, LLC (CAGE Code 513V5), with a required delivery date of September 4, 2026.

The procurement supports the Superintendent's responsibility to host guests at official Naval Academy functions, including the Navy Football Season at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and other athletic events. Services are needed for the 2026 Home Football Game VIP Tailgates and VIP Flag Bridge Hospitality. The justification cites 10 USC § 8481 and references an exclusivity agreement negotiated between Bo Brooks Restaurant & Catering and the Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA) for all catering services in the stadium's west side venues, including the Flag Bridge and Superintendent's Tent. The procurement is funded by gift funds from the U.S. Naval Academy Gift and Museum Fund, which are exempt from FAR Part 6 competition requirements under 10 USC § 6973. The contracting officer, Cody Witz of NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, Norfolk Contracting Department Fleet Directorate, signed the certification on August 25, 2026, determining that circumstances justifying a sole source award to this vendor are reasonably available.