Ameriqual UGRA Bridge Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for a bridge contract with Ameriqual Group, LLC by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Subsistence Supply Chain. The proposed bridge contract is for the Unitized Group Ration-A (UGR-A) program, covering an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract from June 10, 2025, through November 23, 2025, with a guaranteed minimum value of $2,600,000 and a maximum dollar value of $52,000,000.

The contract will provide semi-perishable and perishable food items and disposable supplies to military customers through CONUS and OCONUS locations. The justification emphasizes the critical need to maintain uninterrupted food service support, noting that Ameriqual is the only source capable of immediately meeting DLA requirements. The bridge contract is necessary to ensure continued service while awaiting the resolution of a pending contract award decision and to avoid a potential mission failure for military feeding needs. A competitive solicitation was previously issued, and full and open competition for future acquisitions is anticipated by July 1, 2025.