Solicitation for MSGR cook services – 19SZ3527Q0002

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	19SZ3527Q0002
Agency	Department of State
Office	American Embassy Geneva
Where	See the notice
Posted	October 30, 2026
Bids due	November 20, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC+01:00)
Who can bid	Open to any company
Industry	Food & catering (NAICS 311)
Notice type	Solicitation
Contracting contact	Gavin Elliott · elliottgt@state.gov
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for MSG Cook Services. 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 The Contractor shall establish and operate a food service for the purpose of providing The Marine Detachment meal preparation services, for breakfast, lunch and dinner, five days a week. The Contractor shall perform food services work, including furnishing all labor and services, for the U.S. Mission Geneva Marine Security Guards. The Government will pay the Contractor the fixed price per month for services. Food is purchased separately by Mess NCO (after approval of a one month menu) and maybe accompanied by the Contractor if needed. The performance period of this contract is from the start date in the Notice…

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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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