Sole source notice

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, through NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk's Groton Office, has issued a Sole Source Notice indicating its intent to award a firm fixed price contract to Jane's Group UK. This special notice was posted on December 22, 2025, and falls under the Periodical Publishers NAICS category (513120). The announcement is based on FAR 6.302-1 authority, which permits sole source contracting under specific circumstances. This notice does not constitute a request for proposals or quotations from other vendors. Rather, it serves as formal notification of the Navy's intention to proceed with a sole source award to a single identified contractor.

The Government has opened a challenge period for any interested parties that believe an equivalent service exists to meet the stated requirement. Any challenges must be submitted in writing to Nichole.e.stevens.civ@us.navy.mil and must include sufficient information demonstrating that alternative services could satisfy the Government's needs. The Navy retains sole discretion to determine whether to compete the requirement based on challenges received during this notice period. There are no specific deadlines provided for challenge submissions in this notice. The contract represents a non-competitive procurement action, meaning other contractors are not being invited to submit proposals unless the Government decides to open competition following receipt and evaluation of any challenges.