I.A.02 Limited Competition Justification (FAR 681316.505)_2025.03.06R_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification Review Document and Justification for an Exception to Fair Opportunity for the National Guard Bureau, specifically for CORVIVE Hydration Packets. The procurement is for individual hydration drink mix packets intended for soldiers conducting Annual Training in June, July, and August 2025, with a total contract value of $30,000.00. The justification highlights that CORVIVE has the highest rate of hydration consumption by soldiers based on previous experience, with a higher consumption rate equating to better hydration and reduced heat injury risk during training.

The procurement will be conducted through an existing Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) utilized monthly for raw subsistence needs of the Arkansas Army National Guard. The contract will be a new, firm fixed-price acquisition using O&M Army funding. The specific authority cited is 10 USC 3406(c)(5) as implemented in FAR 16.505(a)(4)(iii) for items peculiar to one manufacturer. The contracting activity is USPFO Arkansas, and DCSLOG will rotate various hydration drink brands in future procurements to increase competition. The pricing was obtained from two current BPA holders providing food service items to the Arkansas Army National Guard.