Sole source notice

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Office has issued a Sole Source Notice for a federal contract opportunity. The notice, published on November 26, 2024, pertains to a Firm Fixed Price Contract in the Office Furniture Manufacturing category. The contract is intended to be awarded directly to Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. This special notice represents a potential sole source procurement without a standard competitive bidding process. The contract falls under the NAICS category 337214, which is specifically related to office furniture manufacturing.

The primary purpose of this notice is to provide transparency about the government's intent to award a contract directly to UNICOR without a competitive solicitation. Potential contractors who believe they can provide equivalent services are invited to submit written challenges to the sole source determination. Any challenges must be submitted via email to Nichole.e.stevens.civ@us.navy.mil and must include sufficient detailed information to demonstrate the existence of an equivalent service that meets the government's needs. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to consider alternative providers based on these challenges. This notice is not a request for proposals or quotations, but rather an informational communication about the intended sole source award. Contractors interested in challenging the sole source determination must provide comprehensive evidence of their capability to meet the government's specific requirements.