4th of July Event - Reception Catering Services - FY2026
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19MK8026Q0010
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 722320 Caterers
- Place of performance
- Skopje 1000 North Macedonia
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Embassy Skopje, under the Department of State, is seeking reception catering services for a 4th of July 2026 event through Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19MK8026Q0010. The solicitation requires comprehensive catering services for an anticipated 1,200-1,500 guests, including eight individually priced food items (such as stuffed mushrooms, loaded potato bites, caprese skewers, American-style beef sliders, grilled BBQ chicken skewers, apple pie bites, and brownie bites) plus a full-service catering package. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible offeror based on initial quotations, with the government reserving the right to conduct discussions if necessary. Technical evaluation factors include food quality standards (tasty, hot, and fresh), sufficient waiting staff capability, safe grill operation, and ability to deliver a well-organized event. Quotations must be submitted electronically by 11:00 a.m. on May 4, 2026, and vendors are required to participate in a mandatory food tasting event scheduled for April 28, 2026, with confirmation of participation required by April 24, 2026.
This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and identifies no current incumbent contractor. The specific contract award value is not disclosed in the solicitation materials. The catering package requires the contractor to provide approximately 50-70 service staff for pass-around service, up to six food stations, kitchen support with 20-25 team members, three barbecues, eight warming stations, a refrigerated truck, and sufficient napkins for 1,500 guests. Pricing must be submitted in Macedonian Denars (MKD) with Value Added Tax stated separately. The place of performance is Skopje, North Macedonia, and all potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting their quotation.
Notice text
U.S. Embassy Skopje has a requirement for a purchase of 4th of July Event - Reception Catering Services - FY2026 for American Embassy Skopje.
RFQ number 19MK8026Q0010 is available to download from U.S. Embassy’s Skopje web site should you be interested in submitting quotation:
https://mk.usembassy.gov/embassy/skopje/contract-solicitations/ Please click the down arrow to the right of the text “The Mission is currently requesting proposals for the following solicitations:” to access the list of RFQs that are pending quotations.
The Embassy will award purchase order with the supplies or services being assigned to the contractor on the lowest price basis. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 9. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.
Please read the RFQ carefully, and if you are interested, submit your quotation. Return the completed SF-1442 to me via e-mail by date/time specified in block 8. Oral quotes will not be accepted.
All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals.
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 (20 MB), if it does then you might have to send more than one email.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ 19MK8026Q0010 4th of July Event - Reception Catering Services - FY2026.pdf |
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