MSG Food Services
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 19LE2025Q0001
- Agency
- Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 72231 Food Service Contractors
- PSC
- 8945 Food, Oils And Fats
- Place of performance
- Lebanon
- Points of contact
-
- Soha El Hoyek elhoyekss@state.gov
- Christopher M. Berkey berkeycm@state.gov
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of State is seeking a food services contractor for Marine Security Guard (MSG) personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. The solicitation, numbered 19LE2025Q0001, requires a contractor to provide comprehensive food preparation, serving, and kitchen cleaning services for 12 Marine Security Guards. The contract will cover 36 meals daily across breakfast, lunch, and dinner, operating Monday through Friday for 50 weeks per year. The government intends to award the contract to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror who is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Proposals must be submitted electronically to ContractingBeirut@state.gov by February 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a pre-proposal site visit scheduled for January 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Offerors must develop 20-day menu cycles, maintain food safety and sanitation standards, and comply with FDA and USDA guidelines.
The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and will be performed entirely in Beirut, Lebanon. The contract structure includes a base period of twelve months with four potential one-year option periods, providing a potential total contract duration of five years. The contractor will be responsible for menu planning, food sourcing, provisioning, and providing all necessary cooking supplies and personnel. Government-furnished equipment includes kitchen facilities and appliances. While specific budget details are not disclosed, the scope involves daily meal service for 12 Marine Security Guards, with the contractor expected to manage all aspects of food preparation and service. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 72231 for Food Service Contractors and Product Service Code 8945 for Food, Oils, and Fats.
Notice text
The U.S. Embassy Beirut, Lebanon has a requirement for MSG food services. The anticipated services are for a base period of twelve months and four one-year periods at the option of the Government. All responsible sources may submit an electronic offer, which will be considered.
The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror who is a responsible contractor. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion.
Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102. Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.
Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. on February 4, 2025. No proposals will be accepted after this time. Proposals must
be submitted electronically to ContractingBeirut@state.gov.
Point of contact: ContractingBeirut@state.gov
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Letter to Prospective Offerors - MSG Food Services.pdf | ||
| RFQ 19LE2025Q0001 - MSG Food Services.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MSG Food Services | Special Notice | |
| MSG Food Services | Solicitation |
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