Solicitation for MSG Cook Services
Open Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19SZ3527Q0001
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 311 Food Manufacturing
- PSC
- S203 Housekeeping- Food
- Place of performance
- Switzerland
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State seeks a qualified contractor to provide food services for nine Marine Security Guards at the U.S. Mission Geneva in Switzerland, with quotations due November 9, 2027.
Place of performance is Chemin William Rappard 19, 1293 Bellevue, Switzerland. The contractor shall provide all managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel on site to prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week, with core service hours from 11:00 to 17:00. The contract covers a base year plus two one-year option periods. The procurement is open to all responsible sources; no set-aside applies.
The designated key personnel cook must hold a minimum three years' food services management experience. The contractor must develop monthly menus complying with Dietary Guidelines for Americans, accommodate dietary restrictions, and maintain food safety standards comparable to university campuses or fine hotels. Contractor obligations include obtaining local licenses and permits, maintaining comprehensive general liability insurance with $5 million bodily injury and $1 million property damage coverage, submitting proof of SAM registration prior to quotation, implementing HACCP procedures, conducting employee background clearances, managing pest control, and providing monthly quality assurance reporting. The contractor must submit evidence of insurance within ten calendar days after award.
Pricing is firm fixed-price per month with a minimum ten-day Notice to Proceed period. Value Added Tax does not apply; the U.S. Embassy holds a tax exemption certificate. Award will go to the responsible company submitting the lowest-priced acceptable offer based on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may occur with companies in the competitive range if necessary. The NAICS code is 311 (Food Manufacturing); PSC is S203 (Housekeeping–Food).
Notice text
The Permanent Mission ot the United States ot America in Geneva, Switzerland,
seeks qualified companies to provide food services.
The Contractor shall perform food services work, five days a week from 10:00am to 5:00pm for the
U.S. Mission Geneva Marine Security Guards.
The MSG detachment at US Mission Geneva consists of nine Marines, which would require one cook to
prepare 18 meals per day.
The Contractor shall furnish all managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel that are
necessary to accomplish the work in this contract. Contractor employee shall be on site.
The anticipated performance period is for a base year with two one-year option periods, if
exercised by the Government.
All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered.
If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation,
complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the
Standard Form 1449.
Quotations must include:
1. Section 1 Pricing
2. Section 3, Technical Proposal criteria
3. Section 5, Representations and Certifications
The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable
offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial quotations, without
holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if
there is a need to do so.
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.
Therefore prospective offerers are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals.
This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Quotations are due by November 9th, 2027. No quotations will be accepted after this time.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 19SZ3527Q0001 solicitation for MSG cook services.pdf |
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