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 directly to Oxford University Press. The contract is being pursued under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which allows for sole source procurement under specific circumstances. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 519290 for Web Search Portals and All Other Information Services. The Special Notice was posted on April 29, 2025, and does not represent a formal request for proposals or quotations.

The primary purpose of this notice is to provide transparency about the intended sole source contract and offer an opportunity for potential challenges from other vendors. Contractors who believe they can provide an equivalent service meeting the government's needs are invited to submit written challenges to Kaylin.b.drumeller.civ@us.navy.mil. Any challenges must include sufficient information to enable the government to evaluate potential alternative providers. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the requirement based on submitted challenges. No specific set-aside has been designated for this contract, and the notice does not outline detailed eligibility criteria beyond the ability to provide equivalent services. Potential challengers should carefully review the government's needs and prepare comprehensive documentation if they wish to contest the sole source determination.