In accordance with FAR 6. 302-1, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Office intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to Custom Design and Fabrication, LTD.

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Office has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to Custom Design and Fabrication, LTD. The contract opportunity is aligned with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 and focuses on Monkey Heater Parts, Components, and Training. The notice was posted on March 31, 2025, and is categorized under the Professional and Management Development Training NAICS code 611430. This special notice represents a direct procurement approach that bypasses traditional competitive bidding processes.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide transparency about the intended sole source contract and offer an opportunity for potential challenges from other contractors. Any interested parties who believe they can provide equivalent services must submit written challenges to kelly.polson@navy.mil. These challenges must include comprehensive information demonstrating the capability to meet the government's specific requirements. The government retains full discretion in determining whether to proceed with the sole source award or consider alternative providers. Importantly, this notice is not a formal request for proposals or quotations, but rather an informative communication about the planned contract award. Contractors seeking to challenge the sole source determination must provide sufficiently detailed evidence to substantiate their claim of being able to deliver equivalent services that meet the government's stated needs.