I.A.02 Limited Competition Justification_D.N. ENTERPRISE LLC 1282026 _Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for a sole source contract with the National Guard Bureau to procure boxed catered meals supporting a security mission for the Sugar Bowl and New Year's events in New Orleans.

The National Guard Bureau seeks to award a firm fixed-price contract for boxed catered meals to support soldiers conducting security operations during the Sugar Bowl and New Year's celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana. The requirement involves daily delivery of complete meals (entree, side items, and beverages) packaged in accordance with health and safety standards for immediate consumption by personnel on site. Meals must be delivered within mission-required timeframes with flexibility for operational adjustments. The contracting activity is USPFO for LA, classified as a new contract for commercial items under O&M Army funding. The justification asserts that only one known source possesses the necessary infrastructure, equipment, staffing levels, and established relationships with the Louisiana Army National Guard to meet the technical scope and mission-critical turnaround timelines. Past performance documentation, ability to deliver high-volume catered meals, established menus meeting organizational guidelines, familiar drivers and staff, and existing operational protocols support the sole source determination. Market research identified small local vendors but none could meet the response time and production volume requirements. The contracting officer determined the anticipated cost to be fair and reasonable. The document indicates this procurement has not been previously awarded and cites authority under 10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(2) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2) as implemented in FAR 6.302-2 for unusual and compelling urgency. The contracting officer committed to conducting future market research and outreach to identify additional capable vendors for broader competition in subsequent solicitations.