Cook services
Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19KS7027Q0005
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Responses due
- Not on record
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 814110 Private Households
- PSC
- S203 Housekeeping- Food
- Place of performance
- Seoul Seoul Korea, South
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State is preparing to procure cook services for the Embassy of the United States in Seoul, Korea, with solicitation anticipated in mid-November 2026. No set-aside applies.
Performance occurs at the Embassy in Seoul. The contractor shall provide cooking services for nine Marine Security Guards across a five-day work week: breakfast prepared à la minute and served between 08:00–09:30; lunch and dinner in to-go/carry-out form delivered by 13:00 daily; and weekend meals (Saturday and Sunday) fully prepared and delivered by close of business Friday. Holiday meal support is required for Christmas and Thanksgiving. The contractor must be on-site from approximately 07:00 until completion of daily duties (estimated 15:00–16:00), including meal preparation, cleanup, and grocery shopping. The contractor shall conduct meal planning and provide two meal options per meal per day. All groceries and ingredients are purchased by Marine Security Guards within a prescribed budget; the contractor coordinates required items.
The NAICS code is 814110 (Household, private, employing cooks, maids, chauffeurs, gardeners); PSC code is S203 (Housekeeping—Food). The procurement is subject to FAR 52.229-12 (Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements). SAM registration is not required, but offerors must validate their CAGE code at the DLA CAGE search tool. Electronic submissions in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or PDF format (maximum 30 MB) are required. Primary contact is Helen Y. No, Contracting Officer, at NoHY@state.gov or 822-397-4754.
Notice text
The Embassy of the United States in Seoul, Korea requires Cook Services. Please note that this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Government plans to issue solicitation in the middle of November 2026. The solicitation will be issued via the Embassy website and https://www.sam.gov and no paper copies will be mailed.
Brief Summary of Work - The Contractor shall provide cooking services for nine (9) Marine Security Guards (MSG).
• Performance Days: Monday through Friday.
– Breakfast: Prepared a la minute and served between 08:00–09:30.
– Lunch and Dinner: Provided in to‑go/carry‑out form and delivered by 13:00 daily.
– Weekend Meals: Meals for Saturday and Sunday shall be fully prepared and delivered by close of business on Friday.
• Holiday Support: Contractor shall prepare holiday meals for Christmas and Thanksgiving.
• On-Site Hours: Contractor shall be present from approximately 07:00 until completion of daily duties (estimated 15:00–16:00), including meal preparation, cleanup, and grocery shopping.
• Menu Planning: Contractor shall conduct meal planning and provide two meal options per meal per day.
• Groceries: All groceries and ingredients shall be purchased by MSG within a prescribed budget. Contractor shall coordinate with MSG for required items.
SAM registration is not required; however, any offeror who wishes to submit an offer must validate their CAGE code using the CAGE code search feature at https://cage.dla.mil.
This opportunity is subject to 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements
Electronic Submission/Responses: This opportunity allows for electronic responses.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Solicitation notice - 19KS7027Q0005.pdf |
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