I.A.02 Limited Competition Justification_W912NR-26-04_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Justification Review Document and Single Source Determination for catered meals for the Louisiana Army National Guard (LAANG). The procurement is for prepared meals with rapid turnaround capability to support mission-essential operations in New Orleans, LA, with an estimated 11,985 breakfast meals and 15,500 dinner meals over a performance period.

The single-source procurement is justified due to the mission-critical nature of the requirement, which demands immediate meal delivery within strict timelines. The selected vendor is the only known source capable of meeting technical specifications without unacceptable delays, possessing existing infrastructure, equipment, and staffing to produce meals within mission-critical turnaround times. The contract is a firm fixed-price type, funded by O&M Army resources, with a new contract action. The contracting office will conduct periodic market research to identify additional capable vendors for future competitive procurement, but this immediate requirement necessitates a sole-source approach under FAR 13.501(a) procedures.