PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: Food Service Contract for MSG Detachment, US Mission in Chisinau
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- Solicitation number
- 19MD7026Q0002
- Agency
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Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 72231 Food Service Contractors
- Place of performance
- Chisinau Moldova
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State's U.S. Embassy in Chisinau is seeking to procure food service contract for the Marine Security Guard Detachment at the American Embassy in Chisinau, Moldova. This pre-solicitation notice serves to inform interested parties of an upcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ) that will be issued in early January 2026, with responses due by late January 2026. Potential contractors must demonstrate technical qualification and financial responsibility, including the ability to understand written and spoken English, maintain an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing, possess necessary personnel and equipment, hold required local licenses, and provide a DUNS number with active SAM registration. The government will evaluate proposals in accordance with FAR 15.3 Source Selection procedures and may award the contract based on the initial offer without further discussion. Key dates include the pre-solicitation notice posting on December 16, 2025, RFQ issuance in early January 2026, response deadline in late January 2026, and an anticipated award date to be determined.
No set-aside designations have been applied to this procurement, and no incumbent contractor or specific budget range has been identified in the pre-solicitation notice. The contract structure is anticipated to include a base year with four potential one-year option periods, though the total contract value has not been disclosed. Interested parties are instructed to visit the U.S. Embassy Chisinau website at https://md.usembassy.gov/embassy/chisinau/contract-opportunities/ for the full RFQ package and may contact GSO Procurement at ChisinauGSOProcurement@state.gov for additional information. The place of performance is Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, and specific numerical details regarding quantities or scope of food services are not provided in this pre-solicitation notice.
Notice text
PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: Food Service Contract for MSG Detachment, US Mission in Chisinau
PURPOSE
This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice only. All interested offerors are requested to read the requirements below. No responses are requested by this notice. The U.S. Embassy Chisinau issues this notice with the intent of giving an opportunity to all interested parties to appropriately prepare for the anticipated Request for Quotation (RFQ).
This is not a request for quotation; this is for pre-solicitation / informational purposes only. No award will be made based on responses received to this notice.
BACKGROUND
The US Embassy Chisinau has a requirement for food services program for U.S. Government at American Embassy Chisinau, Moldova for Marine Security Guards at the Marine Security Guard Residence.
PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION
The Contractor upon being awarded the contract shall provide services as described herein to meet the mission requirements of the U.S. Embassy - Chisinau.
Accordingly, the US Embassy – Chisinau plans the issuance of the following solicitation:
1. RFQ Title: Food Service Contract for MSG Detachment, US Mission in Chisinau.
2. RFQ issuance date: early January 2026.
3. RFQ issuance method: The solicitation will be posted on the website of the U.S. Embassy Chisinau: https://md.usembassy.gov/embassy/chisinau/contract-opportunities/.
4. RFQ response date: by late January 2026.
5. Award date: To be determined.
6. Award procedures: In accordance with FAR 15.3 Source Selection.
7. Place of performance: Chisinau, Republic of Moldova.
8. Special contract requirements:
The Potential Contractor must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements when submitting their proposal:
- Be able to understand written and spoken English;
- Have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing;
- Have the necessary personnel, equipment and financial resources available to perform the work;
- Have all licenses and permits required by local law;
- Must provide DUNS number and be registered in SAM.
The anticipated performance period is for a base year, with four one-year option periods, if exercised by the Government. The Government is planning a pre-quotation conference and the date for this conference will be in RFQ. This opportunity will allow for electronic responses.
Please note that RFQ is not ready to be issued as of this date. Interested parties should contact GSO Procurement at ChisinauGSOProcurement@state.gov in order to receive the RFQ package. All parties expressing interest will receive additional information after the advert closing date.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Solicitation Notice_19MD7026Q0002.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Food Service Contract for MSG Detachment, US Embassy – Chisinau, Moldova | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Food Service Contract for MSG Detachment, US Embassy – Chisinau | Pre-Solicitation |
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