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 indicates the agency's intent to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract to Albany Valve and Fitting Co., Inc. under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. This Special Notice was posted on January 21, 2025, and is categorized under the NAICS code 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The contract is not set aside for any specific type of business, and it represents a direct procurement method without competitive bidding.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide transparency about the intended sole source contract award and offer an opportunity for potential challenges from other vendors. Contractors who believe they can provide an equivalent service meeting the government's requirements can submit written challenges to Nichole.e.stevens.civ@us.navy.mil. The government will review any challenges and determine whether to maintain the sole source approach or consider competitive bidding. Challengers must provide sufficient information to demonstrate their capability to meet the government's needs. The determination to compete or not compete the requirement remains entirely at the government's discretion. Importantly, this notice is not a request for proposals or quotations, but rather an informational communication about the intended contract award to Albany Valve and Fitting Co., Inc.