NAVY WORKING UNIFORM INSIGNIAS

The Fleet Logistic Supply Command in Norfolk, through the Groton Contracting Office, plans to award a sole source purchase order to Vanguard Industries for the procurement of Navy Working Uniform (NWU) insignias, intended for the Navy Clothing Textile Research Facility in Natick, Massachusetts. This acquisition will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will bypass full and open competition under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, emphasizing the unique qualifications of the selected contractor or other justifications for not competing the contract. The anticipated award date is January 20, 2012. The contract pertains specifically to the supply of NWU insignias under solicitation number N0018912TG026 and falls under the NAICS code 339999, related to miscellaneous manufacturing. This notice serves to inform of the sole source intent but does not constitute a solicitation or request for offers. The government retains sole discretion in deciding not to compete this procurement based on responses to this notice. The contracting action supports the logistical needs of the Navy’s uniform supply chain and ensures timely fulfillment of specialized textile components.