19MU3026R0001 Independence Day July 4th Reception 2026

The U.S. Department of State, through its Embassy in Muscat, Oman, is soliciting proposals for venue and catering services to host the 2026 Independence Day National Holiday Celebration on April 29, 2026. The procured services must include a flexible venue capable of accommodating approximately 1,000 guests with advanced technology infrastructure to support immersive installations such as AR/VR zones, projection mapping, and interactive experiences themed around "America 250 Onward." Additionally, vendors must provide canape-style catering featuring both American and Omani cuisine, along with technical support for live entertainment by the U.S. Air Force Central Band. Evaluation criteria include technical capability, past performance, and price, with technical proposals weighted approximately equally to cost. The proposal submission deadline is January 5, 2026, and interested vendors must submit proposals electronically to MuscatProcurement@state.gov. A pre-proposal conference was scheduled for December 16, 2025, at 10:30 GST at the Embassy, with vendors required to scan a QR code by December 15, 2025, at 16:00 GST to arrange building entry.

This solicitation includes no set-aside designations and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers. The specific award value or budget range for this contract has not been disclosed in the available solicitation documents. The event will serve approximately 1,000 guests and requires a venue with significant technical and logistical capabilities to deliver a technology-driven celebration experience. The place of performance is Muscat, Oman, specifically at a venue to be selected through this competitive procurement process. The contracting officer for this opportunity is Benjamin Deese, and the government reserves the right to award based on initial proposals or to conduct discussions with offerors if deemed necessary.