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W912NR26PA011Federal

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Solicitation W912NR26PA011 is a Firm Fixed Price, Total Small Business Set-Aside contract issued by the Department of Defense for the Louisiana Army National Guard. The requirement is for the provision of high-volume, boxed catered meals to sustain mission-essential operations in New Orleans, Louisiana. The scope of work includes the daily delivery of 11,985 breakfast meals and 15,500 dinner meals, with each meal consisting of an entree, side items, and beverages. Due to the mission-critical nature of the operations, the government has justified a sole-source award under FAR 13.501(a) and FAR 6.302-2, citing unusual and compelling urgency. A primary requirement for this contract is the vendor's ability to operate within a 0.6-mile radius of the delivery site to ensure strict adherence to delivery windows for breakfast, dinner, and midnight meals. The service is considered non-severable, requiring the integrated production, packaging, and transport of meals to avoid operational disruption. Evaluation of the vendor focuses on site-specific capability, the ability to support continuous operations, and the mitigation of risks regarding food safety and timeliness. All meals must comply with health and safety standards for immediate consumption upon delivery.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → W7NB Uspfo Activity La Arng

Contract Value

$339,984

NAICS

722320 - Caterers

Place of Performance

New Orleans, LA, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

OLD ARABI CAFE, LLC

Award Issued Date

01/09/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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W912NR-26-04 Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

justification-and-authorization

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJan 13

Award Notice

AwardedJan 9

Contract was awarded

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7NB Uspfo Activity La Arng

Contacts2 people available

OfficePINEVILLE, LA, 71360-0000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W7NB Uspfo Activity La Arng

Office AddressPINEVILLE, LA, 71360-0000, USA

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