Sole Source Notice_ERAC Event at HE&R

The Naval Supply Systems Command issued a sole source notice on August 12, 2026, announcing its intention to award a firm fixed price contract for venue, entertainment, parking, and catering services for NAVSUP's 2026 annual employee recognition picnic scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026, within close proximity of Naval Supply Activity Mechanicsburg. The government has identified Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company (HERSHEYPARK), located at 27 W Chocolate Avenue, Hershey, Pennsylvania, as the sole source. The event must accommodate approximately 500 employees and requires theme park entertainment, parking, and catered lunch services. The justification for sole source acquisition asserts that HERSHEYPARK is the only vendor in the region capable of providing the specific combination of theme park admission, parking, and private catering for the required date and group size, citing proprietary rights, copyright protections, and exclusive location assets that cannot be practically or economically duplicated by competitors. The simplified acquisition does not exceed $250,000. Interested parties may submit comments or objections by August 22, 2026. Primary contractor contacts are Jacob Shumway, Group Sales Manager (717-508-5918, JahShumway@HersheyPA.com) and Linda M Mock, Director of Accounting (717-534-3102, LMock@HersheyPA.com). HERSHEYPARK's Cage Code is 6P904 and UEID is UBR7D8CEJK4.