Event Planning Services for the Independence Day Celebration – U. S. Embassy Singapore

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Solicitation number
19SN1026Q0016
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Central Singapore Singapore

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Singapore, is soliciting quotations for commercial event planning services to support the planning and coordination of the Embassy's Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration scheduled for July 2, 2026. The solicitation (19SN1026Q0016) seeks outcome-based event planning advisory and coordination services spanning pre-event planning, event-day execution support, and post-event closeout for an event expecting 800 to 1,000 attendees including senior officials and diplomatic representatives. Key requirements include demonstrating a minimum of five years of relevant experience for key personnel, maintaining a local presence in Singapore, developing event concepts and run-of-show documents, coordinating with vendors and government stakeholders, and supporting security and VIP protocol coordination. The Government will evaluate quotations using firm-fixed-price (FFP) criteria and intends to award to the responsible quoter submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price without discussions. Quotations are due by April 14, 2026, at 1630 hours Singapore Time, and must be submitted electronically in English to SGProcurementRFQ@state.gov in MS Word, MS Excel, or PDF format with individual files not exceeding 30MB.

This solicitation includes no set-aside designations, and no incumbent contractor information is provided. The contract is priced in Singapore Dollars (SGD) exclusive of the 9% Goods and Services Tax, which is a separate line item, though no specific budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. The contract comprises five Contract Line Items covering Planning and Concept Development, Intensive Planning and Logistics, Event Execution Support and Closeout, DBA Insurance, and GST. All work will be performed in Singapore, with the contract period extending from Notice to Proceed through July 31, 2026. Critical requirements include obtaining and maintaining Defense Base Act insurance and general liability insurance with minimum coverage of S$50,000 per occurrence and S$100,000 cumulative, naming the United States of America as an additional insured, with proof of coverage due within ten days of award.

Notice text

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for commercial event planning services to support the planning and coordination of the Embassy’s Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration in Singapore. If you would like to submit a quotation, please follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible quoter submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and may award without discussions.

Please pay attention to a crucial requirement outlined in DOSAR 652.242-73. This requirement mandates that all quoters possess the necessary licenses and permits to conduct business in Singapore. Quoters must comply with all applicable Singapore laws and regulations, including obtaining all required licenses, permits, and tax identification numbers. Quoters are responsible for ensuring they are legally authorized to conduct business in Singapore prior to submission of a quotation.

Quotations are due by April 14, 2026 at 1630 hours (Singapore Time – SGT). Late quotations will not be considered. Quotations must be in English, and incomplete quotations will not be accepted.

Quotations must be submitted electronically to SGProcurementRFQ@state.gov
. Quoters are responsible for ensuring their quotation is received by the deadline. It is recommended to request a delivery/read receipt. Submissions must be in MS Word (2007/2010), MS Excel (2007/2010), or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. Each file must not exceed 30MB. Files exceeding 30MB must be split and submitted in separate emails, each under the 30MB limit.

In order for a quotation to be considered, quoters must complete and submit the following:

1. SF-1449
2. Section I, Pricing
3. Section 5, Representations and Certifications
4. Additional information as required in Section 3
5. Proof of SAM registration

Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov
 at the time of quotation submission in accordance with FAR 4.1102. Quoters must have an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in SAM. Failure to be registered at the time of quotation submission may result in the quotation being determined non-responsible and removed from consideration. Quoters are encouraged to register immediately if interested in submitting a quotation.

Files

File Type Posted
Questions and Answers.pdf PDF
19SN1026Q0016 - Solicitation.pdf PDF

Notice history

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Event Planning Services for the Independence Day Celebration – U. S. Embassy Singapore Latest special notice Special Notice
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Event Planning Services for the Independence Day Celebration – U. S. Embassy Singapore Original Pre-Solicitation

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