Notice of Intent to Sole Source MSG Cook Services
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19GB5025Q0016
- Agency
- Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 722320 Caterers
- PSC
- S203 Housekeeping- Food
- Place of performance
- Libreville Estuaire 4000 Gabon
- Points of contact
-
- Judith Abourou aburoujh@state.gov +24241114572760
- Nathaniel Rudy rudynr@state.gov +241014572761
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract for Marine Security Guard (MSG) cook services at the U.S. Embassy in Libreville, Gabon. This notice indicates the government's intention to award an interim contract to Jo2 Food under NAICS code 722320 (Food Services Contractors) to provide cooking services for Marine Security Guard personnel. The sole source award is justified under Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, which allows for non-competitive procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. The contract will be performed at the Marine Security Guard Residence at the U.S. Embassy Libreville, with Jo2 Food identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting the government's specific needs. This is explicitly not a solicitation or request for competitive proposals, but rather a regulatory disclosure notice.
The primary purpose of this notice is to ensure continuity of essential food services for Marine Security Guard personnel while avoiding any service disruptions until a follow-on contract can be awarded. The anticipated performance period is six months with an optional six-month extension at the government's discretion. Although this is designated as a sole source requirement, the notice allows all responsible sources to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations, provided they can demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the government without causing delays or service degradation. There is a discrepancy in the posted dates, with a due date of August 26, 2025, appearing before the posting date of September 12, 2025. Contractors interested in responding should note that the government will not reimburse any costs associated with responses to this notice, and any determination not to compete this contract remains solely at the government's discretion.
Notice text
This Notice is not a solicitation. This is Not a Request for Competitive Proposals. This is a NOTICE OF INTENT for a sole source requirement under NAICS 722320 – Food Services Contractors
The U.S. Government at Libreville intends to award an interim contract for MSG Cook Services with Jo2 Food.
This award is necessary to ensure continuity of services and avoid any lapse until the follow-on contract is awarded.
The anticipated performance period is six months with an option to renew for an additional six months at the discretion of the U.S. Government.
This is a sole source requirement in accordance with authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions,
6.302-1 (Only one responsible source, no other supplies or services will satisfy agency). The intent of this notice is to meet regulatory disclosure requirements.
The services will be provided in Libreville GABON and Jo2 Food is considered the only responsible source, and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements (see attached J&A for this purpose).
However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation.
Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and would not result in a delay or degradation of services.
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Disclaimer: This notice does not constitute a solicitation for offers. The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responses to this notice.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
Marine Security Guard Residence
US Embassy Libreville
BP. 4000 Quartier Sablière
Libreville, GABON
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