FOJ Catering Questions and Answers.pdf
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- Questions and Answers for the Independence Day Catering Service for the U. S. Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye
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- 19TU1526D3002QA
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Department of State US Embassy Ankara
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This document is a Questions and Answers addendum for an Independence Day Catering Service solicitation, issued by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026. It addresses five clarifications requested by prospective offerors regarding contract requirements and logistics.
Key details include: the deadline for submitting required employee information has been extended from July 31, 2026 to Monday, August 10, 2026. The contractor is responsible for providing battery-powered lighting for the area on and around bistro tables, with specific placement and quantity to be determined during a walkthrough with the awardee. The Embassy will supply all beverages, including soft drinks, still water, and sparkling water—the contractor has no responsibility for drink provision. Navy-blue tablecloths must be provided by the contractor but will remain the property of the Embassy for future use. Regarding the evaluation process, shortlisting of quotes and tasting menu dates are flexible, with tastings available between July 27 and August 14, with preference for the week of August 10–14.
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INDEPENDENCE DAY CATERING SERVICE
Answers to Questions received from prospective offerors by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026
1. Question: The deadline for submitting the required employee information is listed as July 31, 2026.
Since this date is approaching quickly, please confirm whether this is correct or if it should be revised.
Answer: The new deadline is Monday, August 10, 2026
2. Question: Could you clarify what type of battery-powered lighting you have in mind—table lighting, decorative lighting around the bistro area, or something else? Please also advise on preferred placement and quantity. Since the Embassy will provide the items for the bistro tables, we'd appreciate guidance on exactly where you'd like the lighting positioned.
Answer: Per the RFQ, Statement of Work item A-SETUP Function Area, the Contractor will provide the battery-powered lighting for the area on and around the bistro tables. Placement and quantity will be determined during the walkthrough with the awardee.
3. Question: We understand that the Embassy will provide soft drinks. Could you please confirm whether you'd like us to provide still and sparkling water as well, or will the Embassy supply these too?
Answer: The Embassy will supply all drinks.
4. Question: Since the navy-blue tablecloths will need to be specially ordered for your event, could you please advise whether you'd like to keep them afterward, or if they may remain with contractor for future use?
Answer: We would like to keep the tablecloths for the Embassy's future use.
5. Question: Could you please let us know if any dates have been identified for shortlisting the quotes and the tasting menu? This will help with planning and preparations.
Answer: We are open to scheduling the tasting between July 27 and August 14, with a preference for the week of August 10–14.
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