I.A.02 Limited Competition Justification_W912N4-26-03_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification Review Document and Single Source Determination for catered meals for the Louisiana Army National Guard (LAANG). The procurement is for 11,750 boxed meals with rapid turnaround capability to support mission-essential operations in New Orleans, LA. Each meal will include an entree, side items, and beverages, packaged and delivered in accordance with health and safety standards.

The document justifies a single-source procurement under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), citing urgent operational needs. Market research confirmed that the identified vendor is the only source capable of meeting technical requirements within mission-critical timelines. The contracting office determined that the source possesses existing infrastructure, equipment, and staffing to produce and deliver meals quickly. The requirement is classified as a supply item (PSC: 8905, NAICS: 722320), and the contracting office commits to increasing competition in future solicitations through periodic market research and vendor outreach.