MSG: Cook services

The Department of State is soliciting quotations for cook services to support food preparation and meal operations at the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The solicitation seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive food service operations including daily meal preparation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday through Friday, plus weekend meals), menu planning, food sourcing, and kitchen sanitation for seven to twelve Marine Security Guards. Offerors must possess at least three years of established business experience in Argentina, maintain ServSafe certification for all food service personnel, and comply with FDA, USDA, and Codex Alimentarius food safety standards. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror based on past performance references, technical capability, and compliance with insurance and licensing requirements. Key deadlines include the mandatory pre-quotation conference on April 9, 2026, at 10:00 AM and the electronic quotation submission deadline of April 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time.

This opportunity is not set-aside for any specific category, and no current contractor information is provided. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price type covering a base year (12 months) with an optional two-year renewal period, though specific dollar values are not stated in the solicitation materials. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, management, and operational oversight, while the government furnishes kitchen equipment and provides a 30-day supply of food and consumables. All quotations must be submitted electronically with a maximum file size of 30 MB, and offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submission. Performance will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the Marine Security Guard Residence.