Sole Source Posting

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, through NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract for refrigerated and freezer trailer leasing services under FAR 6.302-1. The government is procuring refrigeration equipment rental services, specifically the continued operation of food storage trailers at Naval Station Norfolk. The primary requirement is to maintain two 53-foot trailers—one freezer trailer operating at 0-5 degrees Fahrenheit and one refrigerated trailer operating at 36-40 degrees Fahrenheit—to support critical food storage operations for the base. The sole source justification is based on the fact that food is already stored on the incumbent contractor's trailers, and switching vendors would create unacceptable operational and financial risks, including potential loss of over $50,000 in food inventory and estimated daily ration costs of $2,000 plus crew morale impacts. There is no formal evaluation criteria outlined as this is a sole source procurement; however, any interested parties have until February 16, 2026, to submit written challenges to this sole source determination to Charles.d.bell14.civ@us.navy.mil, and such challenges must demonstrate that an equivalent service exists to meet the government's stated needs.

This procurement includes no set-aside designation and names Truck Refrigeration Repair Inc. as the sole source contractor. The estimated contract value is $26,540.00 for a period of performance of 66 days, which falls within simplified acquisition thresholds. The work will be performed at Naval Station Norfolk Pier 7, Berth 2, located in Norfolk, Virginia 23511. The relatively short performance timeline and modest contract value reflect the immediate operational need to maintain continuous food storage capabilities without disruption to current naval operations. The contract falls under NAICS 532120 (Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV Rental and Leasing) and PSC W041 (Lease or Rental of Equipment—Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, and Air Circulating Equipment).