Defender M Ripstop Fabric

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Office plans to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Southern Mills for the supply of Defender M Ripstop fabric in khaki and dark blue colors. The contract is set for delivery by May 17, 2019, and is issued under FAR 6.302-1, allowing for non-competitive procurement. This notification serves as an intent to award rather than a request for proposals or quotes, though the government invites any written challenges to the sole source award. Such challenges must provide sufficient evidence of an equivalent product that meets the government's requirements to be considered. The decision to compete the contract remains at the discretion of the government. This contract involves the procurement of a specialized textile product classified under NAICS code 313310, encompassing broadwoven fabric mills. The contracting office emphasizes the need for potential challengers to submit their concerns to the designated government official by email, ensuring proper consideration before finalizing the award. Details regarding the place of performance and office location were not specified, and no set-aside status was indicated for this procurement.