83--Sole Source Notification for Protera (Style 846601) Twill Weave Fabric

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Office plans to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Milliken and Company for the purchase of Protera twill fabric, Style 846601, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The contract will require delivery of the fabric within 30 days following the contract award. This announcement serves as a notice of intent rather than a request for proposals or quotations. However, the government invites any written challenges to the sole source designation, which must provide sufficient evidence that an equivalent product or service is available to meet the government’s requirements. Such challenges should be submitted to the designated government contact for consideration. The government retains full discretion in deciding whether to compete the procurement based on any submissions received in response to this notice. The procurement falls under NAICS code 313310, which pertains to fabric mills. The sole source approach underscores the unique nature or specific requirement for the Protera twill fabric from Milliken and Company. Potential challengers must demonstrate equivalency to warrant a competitive procurement, but absent such a determination, the award will proceed directly to Milliken.