MSG Cook Service – 19LG7527Q0001

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	19LG7527Q0001
Agency	Department of State
Office	U.S. Embassy Riga
Where	See the notice
Posted	October 15, 2026
Bids due	Not set yet
Who can bid	Open to any company (no set-aside listed)
Industry	Food & catering (NAICS 722310)
Notice type	Pre-notice: bids not open yet
Contracting contact	Patrick Burlingame · Riga-ProcurementSection@state.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

This is the U.S. Embassy Riga Pre-Solicitation Notice only. Contractors are required to read the requirements below. No responses are requested by this notice. The U.S. Embassy Riga issues this notice with the intent of giving an opportunity to all interested parties to appropriately prepare for the anticipated Request for quotes (RFQ). This is not a request for quotes; this is for pre-solicitation/informational purposes only. No award will be made based on responses received to this notice. The U.S. Embassy in Riga, Latvia, intends to issue a solicitation and award a contract for professional food services for the Embassy's Marine Security Guard Detachment. The Contractor will furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and services needed to perform the work. The planned scope of work will include: Preparing, cooking, and serving meals every day, Monday through Friday. Cleaning the…

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What you'll need to bid

A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.

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