Sole Source - Navy Wear Test Running Suits

The FISC Norfolk Contracting Department, located at the Groton CT Office, plans to award a sole source purchase order to New Balance for the procurement of Navy wear test running suits. This acquisition will be executed using Simplified Acquisition Procedures and will bypass full and open competition in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole source procurement when justification exists. The expected award date for this contract is April 2, 2009. This notice serves to inform interested parties but is not a solicitation for offers, and the government maintains the discretion to decide against competition based on responses received. The contract is associated with the NAICS code 315999, which pertains to apparel manufacturing. Details such as the specific location of performance and point of contact are not provided, emphasizing the unique nature of the procurement focused solely on New Balance as the vendor for these specialized running suits.