I.A.02 Limited Competition Justification_753rd AT Meals-Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document and Memorandum for Record - Absence of Competition for a federal contract action by the National Guard Bureau.

The contracting activity (USPFO-PC) is procuring Breakfast and Dinner Meals for the 753rd Brigade Engineer Battalion (BEB) supporting 220 personnel for 10 days at an Annual Training Event at Camp Blanding. This is a new firm fixed-price contract awarded on a sole-source basis under 41 USC 1901 as implemented in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The contracting officer determined that the total price is fair and reasonable. The sole-source justification is based on Food Service Logistic, LLC's status as a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) under SBA underutilized NACIS 722320, combined with their exclusive operational role running the conference center at Camp Blanding. The contractor is uniquely positioned to efficiently provide box meals in support of the Annual Training Event, with their WOSB status verified on the SBA website. The justification notes that future requirements will be considered for 100 percent set-aside to Small Business under Full and Open competition. No posting requirements were established for this procurement. The contracting officer certified that the anticipated cost is fair and reasonable, and the document was signed on April 6, 2026.