Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Jacksonville recently awarded a 100 percent Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) set-aside contract for mess attendant services in support of the five galleys at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia.

The HUBZone Program, under the auspices of the U.S. Small Business Administration, encourages economic development and employment growth in HUBZone defined areas and was enacted into law as part of the Small Business Reauthorization Act of 1997.

The HUBZone Program encourages small companies to operate and employ people in areas designated as a HUBZone.

The recently awarded Kings Bay contract was competitively solicited and awarded to Base Services of Athens Inc., a HUBZone small business. The NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville contracting team overcame several significant challenges in bringing the contract award to fruition with no delays in mess attendant services to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps personnel stationed at Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay.

This contract award is a significant event for the Department of Navy and NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville. It is the largest HUBZone contract awarded by NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville in fiscal year 15 and has a total contract value of approximately $4.2 million. The award to Base Services of Athens Inc., is a key indicator of the Department of Navy and NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville's commitment to the HUBZone program.

NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville delivers world-class, innovative, and unified operational logistics products and services for the Southeast Region and the U.S. Navy's 4th Fleet stakeholders ensuring mission integrity and operational readiness for the Warfighter.

NAVSUP (FLC) Jacksonville, one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS), provides operational logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other Joint and Allied Forces. Services include contracting, regional transportation, fuel, material management, household goods movement support, postal and consolidated mail, warehousing, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support.

NAVSUP GLS is comprised of more than 6,500 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 locations worldwide providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units, and allied forces across all warfare enterprises.

NAVSUP GLS is part of NAVSUP's worldwide logistics network of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel providing "One-Touch Supply."

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