U. S. National Day Venue and Catering - 2026
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19BA3026Q0001
- Agency
-
Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 721110 Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels
- Place of performance
- Manama Bahrain
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy in Manama is seeking competitive proposals for venue and catering services for its National Day Celebration in 2026 through the Department of State. The solicitation requires a vendor to provide a venue capable of hosting a standing reception for 800 guests with dedicated executive VIP space, along with comprehensive catering services including finger-sized hors d'oeuvres, bite-sized desserts, buffet stations, a large cake decorated with U.S. flag colors, and a variety of beverages. The contractor must supply wait staff, serving equipment, and accommodate security screening requirements as specified in the statement of work. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, acceptable, and responsible offeror, with vendors evaluated based on budget proposals, venue availability, menu details, and decoration plans. Proposals must be submitted electronically to ManamaGSOprocurement@state.gov by 4:00 PM Bahrain Time on December 22, 2025, with clarification questions due at least three business days prior to the closing date.
The solicitation includes no set-aside designations and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current award values. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions, including NDAA compliance certifications regarding covered telecommunications equipment. The event is tentatively scheduled for either April 14 or 15, 2026, and the government will conduct site visits during the last week of December 2025, including a taste test and separate security team assessment. Third-party proposals will not be accepted, and only direct vendor submissions are permitted. The place of performance is Manama, Bahrain, and only vendors with direct operational capability in this location are eligible to participate.
Notice text
The US Embassy in Manama invites competitive proposals for the venue and catering service for its National Day Celebration 2026. If you would like to submit a proposal, carefully follow the statement of work attached. No third-party proposals will be accepted.
Proposals must be submitted to The Contracting Officer electronically to ManamaGSOprocurement@state.gov with subject line “19BA3026Q0001-Quotation for Venue and Catering service for U.S. Embassy’s National Day Celebration 2026” no later than 16:00 Bahrain Time on December 22, 2025. For any clarifications to this RFQ, please reach out to ManamaGSOprocurement@state.gov at least three business days prior to the closing date mentioned above.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NDAA-889-Compliance-form.pdf | ||
| National Day 2026 _RFQ.docx | DOCX document |
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