USNA Athletic Program Support Services

Intent to Sole Source to Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA)

The proposed contract action is for athletic support services at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. The Government intends to solicit only one source, Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA). The following statute permits contracting on a sole source basis with the Naval Academy Athletic Association: “10 U.S. Code, Section 6981- Support of Athletic and Physical Fitness Programs authorizes the Secretary of the Navy to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with the NAAA for the purpose of supporting the athletic and physical fitness programs of the Naval Academy. Notwithstanding section 2304(k) of this title, the Secretary may enter such contracts or cooperative agreements on a sole source basis pursuant to section 2304(c)(5) of this title.  Notwithstanding chapter 63 of title 31, a cooperative agreement under this section may be used to acquire property or services for the direct benefit or use of the Naval Academy.” There is a current operating agreement between The United States Naval Academy and The Naval Academy Athletic Association that was issued on 01 February 2019 and is valid until 01 February 2024

The requirement is for coaching and trainer support, varsity sports support, athletic equipment support, physical mission support, athletic field maintenance and commissioning week support. NAAA will provide support to successfully execute the 31 non-revenue generating NCAA varsity sports programs. The anticipated contract is for a base period of 12-months and four 12-month option periods.

Interested parties may identify themselves and submit information that indicates their interest or capability to respond to the requirement via- e-mail to arianna.m.williams2.civ@us.navy.mil. Requests must include company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, CAGE Code, DUNS number NAICS code, applicable business size and Tax ID number. Telephone calls will not be accepted. This notice of intent is not a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. Information received as a result of this notice of intent will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Mandatory terms and conditions of Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR and DFARs clauses will apply to the anticipated award.