Custom Chef Coats

The Naval Supply Systems Command has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Diaz Sales for custom chef coats. The procurement falls under FAR 6.302-1 and is being handled by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk's Mechanicsburg office. The contract opportunity is classified under NAICS code 315990 for Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing. This notice serves as advance notification to the contracting community of the Navy's intention to proceed without competition. The Department of the Navy is the sponsoring agency for this defense-related procurement.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide transparency regarding the Navy's sole source procurement strategy while offering an opportunity for potential contractors to challenge the decision. Any challenges to the sole source award must be submitted in writing to jason.k.parker4.civ@us.navy.mil and must include sufficient information demonstrating that equivalent services exist that could meet the government's stated requirements. The notice explicitly states that it is not a request for proposals or quotations, meaning contractors cannot submit bids at this time. To be eligible to challenge the sole source decision, contractors must provide compelling evidence that they can deliver equivalent services that satisfy the Navy's needs. The government retains full discretion in determining whether to proceed with the sole source award or open the requirement to competition based on any challenges received.