SOLE SOURCE - SPORTS EQUIPMENT (NEW AND REFURBISH OLD)

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Office plans to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Riddell All American Sport for the procurement of new sports equipment and the refurbishment of existing equipment. The contract delivery is scheduled for April 2016, and this action is being conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole source acquisitions. This notice serves to inform interested parties and is not a solicitation for proposals or quotations but does invite any written challenges to the sole source determination. Such challenges must provide sufficient information to establish that an equivalent service or product is available that meets the government's specific requirements. Any challenges must be submitted to the designated government official by email to be considered in the decision whether to open the requirement for competition. The government retains discretionary authority in determining whether to compete the requirement based on the submissions received. The solicitation number assigned to this acquisition is N0018916TG087, with the relevant NAICS code classified under sports equipment manufacturing (339920). The contract will support the continued supply and maintenance of sports equipment indispensable for the Navy's operational needs.