MSG Cook/Food Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19KG1026Q0004
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 722310 Food Service Contractors
- PSC
- S203 Housekeeping- Food
- Place of performance
- Kyrgyzstan
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State is soliciting quotations for MSG Cook/Food Services at the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, under Request for Quotations Number 19KG1026Q0004. The contractor will be responsible for providing comprehensive food service operations for the Marine Security Guard Residence, including meal preparation, service, and kitchen management for approximately eight Marine Security Guard personnel. Prospective contractors must demonstrate at least three years of food preparation and service experience with client references, provide proof of System for Award Management (SAM) registration, and submit evidence of required insurance coverage including general liability and Defense Base Act insurance. The government will award a contract to the responsible company submitting the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer, with technical acceptability evaluated based on past performance, ability to meet quality standards and deliverables, and risk management capabilities. The deadline for written questions is April 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM, and quotations must be submitted electronically by May 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM local time.
This is an unrestricted solicitation with no set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractor or award value range is identified in the solicitation documents. Services will be delivered daily Monday through Saturday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with three advance meals required for Sundays, establishing a substantial ongoing service commitment. The base contract period is twelve months with four one-year renewal options for a potential total performance period of five years. Pricing is structured as firm fixed monthly rates with separate line items for cook services, administrative expenses, and 12% Value Added Tax (VAT). The place of performance is the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and the contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, insurance, overhead, and profit while the government procures groceries separately following approval of a 30-day rotating menu.
Notice text
To: Prospective Quoters
Subject: Request for Quotations number 19KG1026Q0004
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for MSG Cook/Food Services. If you would like to submit quotation, 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 to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
Direct any questions regarding this solicitation in writing 17:00 pm April 23, 2026, questions must be written in English and may be sent via email BishkekGSOProcurement@state.gov.
Quotations are due by 17:00 pm May 4, 2026 must be submitted electronically to BishkekGSOProcurement@state.gov
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must complete and submit the following in English:
1. SF-1449
2. Section I, Pricing
3. Additional information as required in Section 3
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Larkin
Contracting Officer
Enclosure
19KG1026Q0004- Solicitation Document
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 19KG1026Q0004_Solicitation_QA.pdf | ||
| 19KG1026Q0004 - Solicitation document.pdf |
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