Catered Meals - Bridgeton, MO - Unusual and Compelling Urgency
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for Catered Meals in Bridgeton, MO. This document details the rationale for a sole-source award to "Let's Do Lunch" under the authority of FAR 6.103-2 (Unusual and Compelling Urgency).
Purpose & Justification
The military unit required catering services due to a last-minute change to its annual training plan, shifting to Home Station Training. Commanders are obligated to provide meals for M-Day Service Members, but no military culinary unit was available on short notice. Command policy discourages the use of Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MREs) outside of tactical emergencies, as their procurement and distribution costs exceed those of hot, catered meals.
Market Research & Vendor Selection
Market research was conducted to identify local vendors registered in SAM. Of the three identified, only "Let's Do Lunch" confirmed availability to meet the short-notice timeline. Their proposed pricing was consistent with public menus, and the vendor has no adverse past performance history. Given that training is scheduled to commence in three business days and fair and reasonable pricing has been obtained, the Contracting Officer determined an immediate sole-source award was necessary.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
- Product/Service Code: S203 (Food Services)
- Place of Performance: Bridgeton, MO, United States
- Published Date: May 26, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Hediberto "Ed" Roman (hediberto.roman.civ@army.mil)