I.A.02 Limited Competition Justification_TRESSTREET KITCHEN signedv1_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document for a sole source procurement by the National Guard Bureau. The requirement is for boxed catered meals to support soldiers conducting a security mission in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl and New Year's events from December 25, 2025, through January 2, 2026. Each meal must include an entree, side items, and beverages, packaged and delivered in accordance with health and safety standards for immediate consumption on-site. Meals will be delivered daily within mission-required timelines with flexibility for adjustments based on operational needs.

The procurement is classified as a new contract action with a Firm Fixed Price contract type and O&M Army funding. The contracting activity is USPFO for LA, with a local control number 26-01. The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 2304(a)(2) and 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2) under the authority of unusual and compelling urgency. The unnamed vendor is identified as the only known source capable of meeting the technical scope and required operational timelines without incurring unacceptable delay, based on past performance demonstrating ability to deliver high-volume catered meals, established meal guidelines, familiar delivery protocols, and existing infrastructure. No posting requirements apply, and the procurement was not previously competed. Future market research efforts are planned to identify additional capable vendors in the New Orleans area to support broader competition on subsequent requirements.