NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER. NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center, San Diego intends to issue sole source award

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center in San Diego plans to award a sole source purchase order to MAATE Corp. for a commercial service contract involving dry cleaning, alterations, and related services for the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, during their winter training period at NAF El Centro, California. The contract requires the contractor to manage all labor, transportation, pickup, delivery, housekeeping, and facility operations in accordance with the specified Performance Work Statement. The scope includes handling laundry and alterations of squadron uniforms and organizational clothing following Navy regulations, ensuring all items are properly received, processed, and returned. The period of performance for this contract extends from December 30, 2021, through March 30, 2022. The service will be provided exclusively by MAATE Corp., located in El Centro, California, under a sole source procurement due to the specialized nature of the requirements. The contracting agency, part of the Department of Defense, emphasizes adherence to Navy uniform regulations and detailed operational responsibilities as outlined in the contract documents. The solicitation was posted on November 29, 2021, under NAICS code 812320, with the Department of Defense as the awarding organization.