19KS7026Q0008 Cook Services
ID: 19KS7026Q0008Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY SEOULWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Private Households (814110)

PSC

FOOD COOKING, BAKING, AND SERVING EQUIPMENT (7310)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/83290e968b844efc8d14e13f1e7a57f7/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Korea, is preparing to solicit proposals for Cook Services under Solicitation Number 19KS7026Q0008. This procurement aims to secure professional cooking services to support the Embassy's operations, emphasizing the importance of quality food preparation and service for diplomatic functions. The solicitation is expected to be released in mid-January 2026, and interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be eligible for contract award. Electronic submissions will be accepted via SeoulProposals@state.gov, with Helen Y. No serving as the primary contact for inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Helen Y No
    (822) 397-4754
    nohy@state.gov
    Jiyeon Kim
    (822) 397-4658
    (822) 397-4744
    KimJY3@state.gov
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    Pre-Solicitation Notice - 19KS7026Q0008 Cook Services.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Seoul, Republic of Korea, issued a pre-solicitation advertisement on December 22, 2025, for Cook Services, identified under Solicitation Number 19KS7026Q0008. This procurement is classified under Food Preparation/Serving EQPT (73) and NAICS Code 814110. The solicitation is not yet ready but is expected to be released in mid-January 2026 on sam.gov and the Embassy website; no paper copies will be provided. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award. Electronic responses will be accepted via SeoulProposals@state.gov. The contract performance will be at the U.S. Embassy Seoul, 188 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea. Helen Y. No is the primary point of contact.
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