Catering services for the Independence Day reception
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia is seeking catering services for its Independence Day reception on July 2, 2024. The Embassy requires a contractor to provide complete catering services for up to 1,500 guests, including food preparation, service, equipment, and staffing. Quotes must be submitted by May 22, 2024 and will be evaluated based on past performance, technical capability, and price. Offerors must be registered in the SAM database and include Defense Base Act insurance in their proposal. Questions regarding the solicitation should be submitted by May 14, 2024, and answers will be posted on the Embassy's website.
This solicitation is not set aside for any particular business type. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to a responsible offeror based on initial quotes, without holding discussions, unless deemed necessary. The place of performance is Belgrade, Serbia. No incumbent contractor information is provided, and the total contract value is not specified.
19RB1024Q0335 Department of State US Embassy Belgrade
4/26/24, 7:38 AM Catering services for the Independence Day reception
The U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia is seeking catering services for its Independence Day reception on July 2, 2024. The Embassy plans to host approximately 1,500 attendees at an outdoor social event and will award a firm fixed price contract for catering services. All responsible vendors may submit a quotation for consideration without discussions, though discussions may be held with companies in the competitive range if necessary. Quotations are due by May 22, 2024. Vendors must register in the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov prior to submitting a proposal to be considered for award.
There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. Vendors must also obtain Defense Base Act insurance, as instructions are provided on the Embassy's website. The North American Industry Classification System code for food services and drinking places and Federal Supply Class code for catering services would apply. Budget details and current contractors were not provided, though the event size suggests this could represent a mid-sized contract opportunity for local Serbian caterers. Instructions for registering in SAM and obtaining insurance are located on the U.S. Embassy's procurement website.
19RB1024P0335 Department of State US Embassy Belgrade
3/18/24, 9:18 AM Catering services for the Independence Day reception
The Department of State US Embassy Belgrade awarded a contract for catering services for an Independence Day reception. The contract, valued at $29,929.69, was awarded to the vendor TJ9FH3LF5PJ7 on June 3, 2024. The award notice does not indicate any set-aside requirements for this contract opportunity.
19RB1024P0510 Department of State US Embassy Belgrade
6/3/24, 9:45 AM Catering services for the Independence Day reception
The Special Notice is for catering services for the Independence Day reception at the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, published by the Department of State. The solicitation, numbered 19RB1024Q0335, is seeking a prime contractor who must be registered and licensed to perform in Serbia in accordance with the DOSAR clause. Foreign companies can submit a quote with a Serbian subcontractor, but the subcontractor must also be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The place of performance is 11000 Belgrade, Serbia as stated in SAM.
The purpose of the Special Notice is to provide a set of Questions and Answers related to this solicitation. The due date for responses is May 22, 2024. Contractors must be registered and licensed to perform in Serbia, and foreign companies must utilize a Serbian subcontractor that is also registered in SAM. The Special Notice does not describe any specific programs, initiatives, or other opportunities beyond the catering services contract.
19RB1024Q0335 Department of State US Embassy Belgrade
5/8/24, 9:34 AM Catering services for the Independence Day reception
The Department of State U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia has issued a Special Notice for Catering services for the Independence Day reception. This Special Notice provides questions and answers related to Solicitation 19RB1024Q0335 for the catering services contract.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to clarify details about the catering services contract for the Independence Day reception at the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade. The deadline for submissions is May 22, 2024. Foreign companies can submit quotes for the contract, but they must partner with a Serbian subcontractor, and both the prime contractor and subcontractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Statement of Work specifies that the food samples for testing can be either hot or cold canapes, and recyclable paper straws will be used during the event. The Embassy will not provide ice, and a ceremony cake is not required for this event.
19RB1024Q0335a Department of State US Embassy Belgrade
5/14/24, 7:23 AM