MSG Food Preparation Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19AU9026Q0001
- 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
- Vienna Wien Austria
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State is soliciting bids for daily food preparation services to support 16 Marine Security Guards at the U.S. Embassy Vienna under solicitation number 19AU9026Q0001. The contractor will be responsible for comprehensive food service operations including menu planning, meal preparation, food sourcing, and kitchen management in compliance with FDA, USDA, and Austrian food safety standards. Key requirements include preparing three daily meals on a set schedule (breakfast 7:30-11:00 a.m., lunch 11:30-3:00 p.m., and dinner prepared by 3:00 p.m.), developing a 20-day rotating menu cycle, accommodating dietary restrictions, maintaining ServSafe food handling certification for staff, and ensuring strict kitchen cleanliness protocols. The government will award the contract to the lowest-priced, acceptable offer based on initial quotations without discussions, though the contracting officer reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. Proposals are due on January 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time, and all written questions must be submitted by January 14, 2026, to Contracting Officer Zahid M Raja at rajazm@state.gov.
This procurement includes no set-aside designations and no incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. The contract will run for a 12-month base period beginning April 1, 2026, with one unilateral 12-month renewal option, making the potential total contract duration two years. The award value will be expressed in Euros and will include 20% Value Added Tax (VAT), though the specific dollar or euro amount has not been disclosed in the solicitation materials. All work will be performed at the Marine Security Guard Residence in Vienna, Austria, with the contractor required to maintain government-furnished kitchen equipment and submit invoices electronically to VNNFinanceIntake@state.gov. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit required documentation including the SF-1449 form, pricing schedules, representations and certifications, and any additional supporting information in MS Word, Excel, or PDF format with a maximum file size of 30MB.
Notice text
The U.S. Embassy Vienna is soliciting bids from qualified local contractor to provide daily food preparation services for 16 Marine Security Guards under a one-year contract with a one-year extension option. Services at the Marine's residence include menu planning, meal prep, and kitchen cleanliness in compliance with U.S. and Austrian standards.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| MSG Food Preparation Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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