Sole Source Notice

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, specifically NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Office, has published a Sole Source Notice indicating their intent to award a contract to Tobii Technology Inc. Under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, the agency plans to execute a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract with this specific vendor. The contract falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, suggesting the procurement involves specialized laboratory instrumentation or related analytical equipment. This notice serves as advance notification to the contracting community of the Navy's intention to proceed with a non-competitive award. The contracting activity is based at the Norfolk facility's Groton Office, indicating this procurement supports naval operations in that geographic region.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide transparency regarding the sole source procurement while establishing a framework for potential challenges to the non-competitive approach. Interested parties who believe they can provide equivalent services must submit written challenges to Nichole.e.stevens.civ@us.navy.mil for government consideration. Any challenges must contain sufficient information to demonstrate that alternative sources exist capable of meeting the government's specified requirements. The notice explicitly states that this is not a request for proposals or quotations, clarifying that no competitive solicitation is currently planned. The government retains full discretion in determining whether to proceed with the sole source award or transition to a competitive procurement based on any challenges received. No specific deadline for submitting challenges is mentioned in the notice, though interested parties should respond promptly to ensure consideration before contract award.