MSG Detachment Cook Services Contract Jan 01, 2026, to Dec 31, 2030
ID: 19MK8026Q0006Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

FOOD COOKING, BAKING, AND SERVING EQUIPMENT (7310)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/951080ffec094c53bd3989925fb68725/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is seeking a contractor to provide MSG Detachment Cook Services for the U.S. Embassy in Skopje, North Macedonia, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030. The contract requires the contractor to manage food services at the Marine Security Guard Residence, including menu planning, food preparation, and maintaining high sanitation standards, with a minimum of three years of relevant experience required. This procurement is crucial for ensuring quality food service operations that comply with U.S. and international food safety standards. Interested contractors must submit their quotations electronically by December 9, 2025, and can find additional details and the RFQ at the U.S. Embassy Skopje's website. For inquiries, contact Michael J. Fundahn at fundahnmj@state.gov or Ivan Tashovski at tashovskii@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael J. Fundahn
    389231020001
    38923102499
    fundahnmj@state.gov
    Ivan Tashovski
    38923102186
    38923102499
    tashovskii@state.gov
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    RFQ 19MK8026Q0006 MSG Cook Services IDIQ contract Jan 01 2025 to Dec 31 2030.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy Skopje issued Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19MK8026Q0006 for MSG Detachment Cook Services. The contract, spanning one base year and four optional years, requires a cook with a minimum of three years of experience in managing food services. The chosen contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and services for food operations at the Marine Security Guard Residence (MSGR), including menu planning, food preparation, and maintaining high sanitation standards. Key requirements include compliance with various FAR and DOSAR clauses, adherence to U.S. and international food safety standards (FDA, USDA, Codex Alimentarius), and participation in waste minimization programs. A pre-quotation conference and cook testing skills event will be held on December 1 & 2, 2025, with letters of interest due by November 27, 2025. Quotations must be submitted electronically by December 9, 2025.
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