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 Vitalsmarts, LC DBA Crucial Learning
Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N0018925QG052
- Agency
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Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611710 Educational Support Services
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
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 Vitalsmarts, LC DBA Crucial Learning. The contract is being pursued under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for a sole source procurement. The notice specifically relates to the acquisition of Strengths Deployment Inventory services, categorized under the Educational Support Services NAICS code 611710. This special notice was published on February 21, 2025, and represents a direct intent to contract with a specific vendor without full and open competition. The notice is not a formal request for proposals but provides an opportunity for potential challenges to the sole source determination.
Contractors interested in challenging the sole source award must submit written challenges to kelly.polson@navy.mil with sufficient information demonstrating that an equivalent service exists that could meet the government's needs. The government retains full discretion in determining whether to compete the requirement based on any submitted challenges. No specific set-aside has been designated for this contract, which means it is open to standard competitive principles if challenges are successfully mounted. Potential challengers must provide comprehensive details that would enable the government to evaluate alternative service providers effectively. The contract appears focused on procurement of specialized training or assessment services related to the Strengths Deployment Inventory. Contractors seeking to challenge the sole source determination should carefully prepare their submissions to provide compelling evidence of their capability to deliver equivalent services. The final decision on competition remains exclusively within the government's purview.
Notice text
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 Vitalsmarts, LC DBA Crucial Learning for Strengths Deployment Inventory.
This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations; however, any challenges to this sole source must be received in writing and sent to kelly.polson@navy.mil to be considered by the Government for the purpose of determining whether or not to compete the requirement. Challenges must include information sufficient to enable the Government to make a determination that an equivalent service exists which would meet the Governments needs as stated herein.
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| U099 - Strengths Deployment Inventory for Senior Enlisted Academy Newport, RI. | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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