Independence Day Event - Catering services
ID: 19PE5025Q0020Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUSEMBASSY LIMAWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (72231)

PSC

FOOD COOKING, BAKING, AND SERVING EQUIPMENT (7310)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/241295d05f254041800e5ff1c4addb63/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 28, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 11, 2025, 2:00 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru, is seeking qualified vendors to provide catering services for its Independence Day celebration scheduled for July 3, 2025. The event will host approximately 1,400 guests and requires a diverse menu featuring high-quality American and Peruvian cuisine, including appetizers, main courses, and various food stations. This procurement emphasizes the importance of quality service, compliance with U.S. Embassy security protocols, and the ability to accommodate dietary restrictions, with proposals due electronically by April 11, 2025. Interested parties should submit detailed menus, relevant experience, and compliance documents, and may contact Seth Langer at langers@state.gov or Caterina Cicirello at cicirellocl@state.gov for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
Seth Langer
(511) 618-2625
langers@state.gov
Caterina Cicirello
516182712
cicirellocl@state.gov
Files
Title
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RFQ19PE5025Q0020 - CATERER SERVICES Package.pdf
Mar 28, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The U.S. Embassy in Lima, Peru, has issued Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19PE5025Q0020 for catering services for its Independence Day celebration scheduled on July 3, 2025. The event aims to host approximately 1,400 guests and requires high-quality American and Peruvian cuisine, with a proposed menu inclusive of appetizers, main courses, and various food stations. Submissions must be sent electronically by April 11, 2025, in specified formats, and must include a detailed menu, experience with similar events, and compliance documents, like proof of SAM registration. Proposals will undergo evaluation, and the lowest-priced, responsible offer may be selected without further discussions. The contractor is also responsible for ensuring timely setup, food safety, and staff appearance, coordinating with other vendors, and addressing any dietary restrictions. Cleanup and post-event responsibilities, along with adherence to U.S. Embassy security protocols, are outlined. Overall, this RFQ reflects the government's procurement process for event-related services while emphasizing quality, compliance, and timely execution in alignment with federal requirements.
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