Sole Source Notice

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Office plans to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Nestle USA, operating as Nestle Coffee Partners - Solutions Lab, under FAR 6.302-1. This action is intended to procure services without competition due to the unique nature of the requirement, and the notice serves to inform interested parties rather than solicit proposals. Any challenges to this sole source award must be submitted in writing to the designated point of contact, Bridget Crouch, and must provide sufficient evidence that an equivalent service capable of meeting the Government’s needs exists. The decision to compete the contract is at the sole discretion of the Government based on the evaluation of any received challenges. The contract, identified by solicitation number V2185313239915, was posted on December 8, 2021, and falls under NAICS code 333318. The contracting office is located in Norfolk, Virginia, and is part of the Department of Defense. This arrangement emphasizes a streamlined acquisition process for a service deemed unique or not readily available through competitive means. Interested parties or potential challengers must contact the Government promptly via the provided email or phone number to address any concerns or to provide information supporting competition for the contract.