RFQ no. PR15559635 – AMERICA250- cultural festival ABU dhabi corniche
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PR15559635
- Agency
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US Embassy Abu Dhabi
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 711510 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
- Place of performance
- United Arab Emirates
- Points of contact
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- Gregory Stoneberg abudhabicontracts@state.gov +97124142200
- Binu Kunnel kunnelbb@state.gov +97124142205
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi originally issued Request for Quotation PR15559635 seeking a qualified vendor to design, deliver, and document a large-scale America250 Cultural Festival at Abu Dhabi's Corniche to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. The Department of State required comprehensive event management services including end-to-end planning, production, and execution of a multi-zone festival featuring six distinct areas: Main Stage, Innovation Pavilion, Cultural Boulevard, Sports Arena, Culinary Court, and Youth Makers Lab. Contractors needed to manage all aspects from talent recruitment and technical production to logistics, branding, security coordination, and post-event reporting. The original solicitation required bidders to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit comprehensive technical and pricing proposals. However, the RFQ was cancelled in its entirety on September 10, 2025, for the government's convenience due to budgetary constraints and operational factors, despite having an original question deadline of September 8, 2025, at 4:00 PM UAE time and quotation deadline of September 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM UAE time.
This procurement opportunity carried no set-aside designation and was classified under NAICS code 711510 for Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers. The festival was designed to target 8,000-10,000 attendees and showcase American culture, innovation, and U.S.-UAE partnership through a family-friendly format. The original project timeline extended from September 29, 2025, through March 31, 2026, with the festival scheduled for fall 2025. Performance was to take place at Abu Dhabi's Corniche in the United Arab Emirates. The cancellation notice indicates that any future opportunities or revised solicitations related to this project will be posted on SAM.gov, though no specific budget ranges or award values were disclosed in the available documentation.
Notice text
RFQ NO. PR15559635 – AMERICA250 – CULTURAL FESTIVAL ABU DHABI CORNICHE
Enclosed is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a qualified vendor to design, deliver, and document a large-scale, public America250 Cultural Festival at Abu Dhabi’s Corniche in the United Arab Emirates, in fall 2025. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions given in the RFQ, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address specified in the RFQ.
Quotations are due on September 17, 2025 by 10:00 am local time (UAE). No quotes will be accepted after this time. You must submit the questions related to this REQ via email to AbuDhabiContracts@state.gov no later than 4:00 pm local time on September 8, 2025.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PR15559635_Cancellation Notice.pdf | ||
| RFQ PR15559635_America250_Cultural Festival.pdf |
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