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The U.S. Navy’s NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Flow International Corporation under FAR 6.302-1, citing a situation where only one source is capable of fulfilling the requirement without undue delay or cost. This notice serves as an announcement of intent and is not a solicitation for alternative bids or proposals; however, any entity wishing to challenge the sole source determination must submit a written response with sufficient evidence demonstrating the availability of an equivalent product or service that meets the government’s needs. All challenges must be received no later than August 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time and sent to robert.s.harrell15.civ@us.navy.mil. The government retains full discretion to decide whether to proceed with the sole source award based on the responses received. The contract falls under NAICS code 333995, pertains to specialized equipment or services, and will be performed in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with the contracting office located in Norfolk, Virginia. Robert Seth Harrell is the point of contact for all inquiries and challenge submissions.

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U.S. Navy sole source contract to Flow International for specialized equipment in Virginia Beach, challenges due August 6, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr NorfolkView Agency

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333995 - Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator ManufacturingView NAICS

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Virginia Beach, VA, 23459, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr Norfolk
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OfficeNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA
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Office AddressNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA
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In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Office intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to Flow International Corporation, This notice of intent is not ar equest for proposals or quotations; however, any challenges to this sole source must be received in writing and sent to robert.s.harrell15.civ@us.navy.mil to be considered by the Government for the purpose of determining whether or not to compete the requirement. Challenges must include information sufficient to enable the Government to make a determination that an equivalent service or supply exists which would meet the Governments needs as stated herein. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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