In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Office intends to award a Sole Source FFP IDIQ Contract to Portsmouth Pilots Inc.

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Office plans to award a Sole Source Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (FFP IDIQ) contract to Portsmouth Pilots Inc. for Outer Defense Sea (ODS) Harbor Piloting Services around Kittery, Maine. This procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive contracting when only one responsible source is available. This notice serves as an intent to award rather than a solicitation for proposals or quotations. However, if there are any challenges to the sole source determination, interested parties must submit written evidence to the designated government contact demonstrating the existence of equivalent services that could fulfill the government’s requirements. The government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to open the requirement for competition based on these responses. The contract is identified by solicitation number N0018921QGX04 and falls under NAICS code 488390, which pertains to support activities for water transportation. The contracting office is located in Norfolk, Virginia, under the Department of Defense. The incumbent contractor, Portsmouth Pilots Inc., is expected to provide on-demand piloting services critical for safe navigation and port operations in the specified area. This arrangement highlights the government’s reliance on a specialized provider due to the unique nature of the service, reinforcing the justification for the sole source award. The point of contact for any correspondence related to this procurement is Kelly Polson at the provided Navy email address.