Catered Meals
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- W912NR26-04
- Agency
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Army National Guard
Department of the Army, Department of Defense
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- W912NR26PA011 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Old Arabi Cafe, LLC
- NAICS code
- 722320 Caterers
- PSC
- 8905 Meat, Poultry, And Fish
- Place of performance
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Louisiana Army National Guard (LAANG) issued a sole-source justification notice for a catered meals contract to support mission-essential operations in New Orleans, Louisiana. The procurement encompasses approximately 11,985 breakfast meals and 15,500 dinner meals over the contract performance period, with each meal including an entree, side items, and beverages delivered in compliance with health and safety standards. The justification for sole-source procurement under FAR 13.501(a) procedures centers on mission-critical operational needs, with the identified vendor being the only source within a 6-mile radius capable of meeting strict delivery timelines and providing high-volume meals with rapid turnaround capability to support sustained operations. The vendor's existing infrastructure, established menu compliance with guidelines, and ability to support multiple daily meal windows (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight lunch) further supported the single-source award decision. Contract W912NR26PA011 was awarded on January 8, 2026, though the specific vendor name and contract value were not disclosed in the justification notice. The contracting office committed to conducting additional market research to identify alternative vendors for future competitive solicitations while ensuring uninterrupted mission readiness through this urgent single-source award.
Notice text
Louisiana Army National Guard (LAANG) requires the procurement of prepared meals with rapid turnaround capability to support mission-essential operations ongoing within New Orleans, LA. Source has been identidied as a capable source to provide 11,985 breakfast and 15,500 dinner meals over the period o performance.
Each meal will include an entree, side items, and beverages, packaged and delivered in accordance with health and safety standards to ensure immediate consumption by personnel on site. The contracted meals will be delivered daily within the mission-required timelines, correct meal count, and with flexibility for adjustments based on operation needs.
This requirement will ensure uninterrupted mission readiness by providing timely subsistence to personnel during sustained operations.
Awarded contract W912NR26PA011 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-01-08.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| I.A.02 Limited Competition Justification_W912NR-26-04_Redacted.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Catered Meals | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification |
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