# Notice of Sole Source

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0018926ql270

- Solicitation number: N0018926QL270
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: NAVSUP FLT Log CTR Norfolk (N00189)
- NAICS: 483211 Inland Water Freight Transportation
- Product or service code: V125 Vessel Towing Service
- Place of performance: Norfolk, Virginia
- First posted: July 14, 2026
- Last posted: July 14, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/78dc2e05296b41b3b3ca004a58f54e90/view

## Description

In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Office intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to Fairlead Boatworks, Inc. - Mairne Vessel Towing and Storage. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals or quotations; however, any challenges to this sole source must be received in writing and sent to joseph.l.frech.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 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.

## Publications

- July 14, 2026: Special notice, due July 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. Notice 78dc2e05296b41b3b3ca004a58f54e90. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/78dc2e05296b41b3b3ca004a58f54e90/view

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