19N15026Q0004 - solicitation for catering services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19N15026Q0004
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 722320 Caterers
- PSC
- 8945 Food, Oils And Fats
- Place of performance
- Lagos Lagos Nigeria
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State seeks a qualified commercial catering company to provide catering services for official government functions and events at the U.S. Consulate General Lagos, Nigeria, with proposals due September 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The procurement carries no set-aside.
Place of performance is Lagos, Nigeria, at the U.S. Consulate General and other government-approved locations within Lagos. The contract structure is Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity with a period of performance from October 15, 2026 through October 14, 2027. Events range from approximately 10 persons through up to approximately 1,000 persons.
The contractor must provide all management, labor, food, beverages, supplies, equipment, transportation, setup, service, cleanup, and other resources necessary to support multiple catering formats including buffet, plated, boxed, reception, cocktail-style, and continental breakfast. Critical requirements include strict compliance with U.S. food-safety principles and applicable Nigerian health requirements, with the Government applying the more stringent standard when standards differ. Personnel must pass Government security and access vetting procedures; no subcontractors or temporary workers are permitted without authorization. Performance standards mandate 100% compliance with critical food-safety requirements, at least 95% on-time delivery performance, correct quantities for ordered headcounts, no material deviations from approved menus without authorization, adequate trained staffing, complete timely cleanup, and professional responsiveness within agreed timeframes. The NAICS code is 722320, Caterers; PSC is 8945, Food, Oils and Fats. Offerors must provide business registration evidence, local health and food-service permits or licenses, three relevant references, description of facilities and capacity, food-safety procedures, security and access experience, technical approach, sample menus, and pricing structure. All responses must be direct email replies to the Consulate with the specified subject line; oral quotations will not be accepted.
Notice text
The U.S. Consulate General Lagos, Nigeria requires a qualified, reputable, and security-screenable commercial catering company to provide safe, sanitary, high-quality, professional catering services for official government functions and events. Services may be required for small events of approximately 10 persons through large events of up to approximately 1,000 persons. The Contractor shall provide all management, labor, food, beverages, supplies, equipment, transportation, setup, service, cleanup, and other resources necessary to perform the services specified in this Statement of Work.
This SOW is structured as a performance-oriented requirement. In accordance with FAR Subpart 37.6, the Government establishes required results and measurable performance standards while allowing the Contractor appropriate flexibility in determining the means and methods of accomplishing the work. - Find attached.
FOR A VALID QUOTE, please note the following:
1. All responses and quotes on this RFQ MUST be a direct reply to
this email, and have the same subject line; copying
LagosProcurement@state.gov
2. Vendors must state delivery terms
3. Deadline for offer submission is September 30, 2026. 4:00pm
LATE BID WILL NOT BE HONORED.
Unsuccessful offerors may not be contacted. Oral quotations will not be
accepted.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| US_Consulate_Lagos_Catering_SOW.pdf |
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