2026 Independence Day Food and Beverages Service
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- Solicitation number
- 19GY2026R0001
- Agency
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Department of State
- Responses due
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 722320 Caterers
- PSC
- S203 Housekeeping- Food
- Place of performance
- Georgetown Demerara-Mahaica Guyana
- Points of contact
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- Joseph R Bengoechea georgetowngsoprocurementdl@state.gov (592) 225-4900
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State is procuring catering services for the 2026 Independence Day Celebration at the U.S. Embassy Georgetown, with offers due June 5, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. local time. No set-aside applies. Place of performance is the Four Points by Sheraton Georgetown, 502 Caneview Avenue, Georgetown, Guyana, with setup and prep access beginning 9:00 A.M. on July 1, 2026, and event execution on July 2, 2026, from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
The contractor must provide cocktail-style food service consisting of six bite-sized pieces per person (five savory, one sweet) suitable for standing service to approximately 500 guests. Full beverage service is required, including bar operations for self-service stations. The Embassy will donate beer (120 Banks bottles, 80 Shandy bottles) and specified non-alcoholic beverages; the contractor supplies all remaining beverages, glassware, bar materials, and bar staff at no additional cost. The Embassy pays all corkage fees directly to the venue; contractors must not include corkage in proposals. The contractor provides all personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials for setup, service, and breakdown, and must conduct a menu tasting event prior to award at contractor expense.
The contract is firm fixed-price. Award will be made to the lowest-priced acceptable offeror based on initial quotations without discussion, though discussions with competitive-range firms are possible. Pricing must be in Guyanese dollars and remain valid for 90 calendar days. Contractors must submit SF-1449 form, pricing, representations and certifications, evidence of business operations and resources, and a strategic work plan. Electronic submission is required; emails must not exceed 25 KB. A pre-quotation conference is scheduled for April 15, 2026. Prime-subcontractor arrangements are acceptable.
Notice text
Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Georgetown, Guyana will launch the solicitation on the SAM.gov website when it is available.
The U.S. Embassy Georgetown requires a contractor to provide food and beverage catering services for the 2026 Independence Day Celebration, to be held on July 2, 2026, at the Four Points by Sheraton Georgetown. The event will serve approximately 500 guests. The contractor shall provide cocktail-style food service consisting of six (6) bite-sized pieces per person (five savory, one sweet), suitable for standing service, and all required beverage service (including bar stations for Embassy-donated beer, wine, soft drinks, and water). The contractor will provide all personnel, supervision, equipment, materials, glassware, utensils, and supplies necessary for setup, service, and breakdown. The contractor must also cover all corkage fees for Embassy-provided beverages and include all costs for a menu tasting event. All services must comply with local health regulations and U.S. Embassy standards.
The anticipated performance period is for a single event on July 2, 2026. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered.
The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract.
The Government is planning a pre-quotation conference and the date for this conference will be in the solicitation.
Electronic Submission/Responses:
This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your offer prior to the response date and time. Please ensure your email with your offer does not exceed (25 KB), if it does then you might have to send more than one email.
PLACE OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE:
U.S. Embassy Georgetown Four Points by Sheraton Georgetown 502 Caneview Ave Georgetown, Guyana
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Independence Day Food and Beverages Service | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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