MSG Cook Services, Milan, Italy

The Department of State is seeking cooking services for Marine Security Guards stationed at the U.S. Consulate General in Milan, Italy through solicitation RFQ 191T5225Q0011. The contractor must provide comprehensive food preparation and kitchen services for approximately 8-11 Marines at the Marine Security Guard Residence, including daily meal service Monday through Friday (breakfast 7:00-9:00 AM, lunch 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, dinner 2:00-4:00 PM) plus weekend meals prepared on Fridays. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services except food procurement, and provide a qualified MSG Cook with minimum three years food service management experience, two years American culinary experience, and sufficient English language skills. The government intends to award to the lowest-priced responsible offeror based on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may be held if necessary. Critical deadlines include a mandatory site visit on August 19, 2025, and electronic submission of quotations to MILANGSO-OFFERS@STATE.GOV by 12:00 noon local time on August 29, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is unrestricted competition. The contract structure includes a 12-month base period with one 12-month option year, with pricing quoted in Euros under a firm fixed-price arrangement. Key personnel will require security clearance and background checks, which may take approximately 60 days to complete, and the contractor must maintain general liability insurance coverage of EUR 1,500,000. The place of performance is Milan, Italy, specifically at the Marine Security Guard Residence at the U.S. Consulate General. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and comply with Italian business licensing requirements to be eligible for award.