Cook Services for the U.S. Embassy Athens
ID: 19GR1025Q004Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFAMERICAN EMBASSY ATHENSWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/c4660df9d4fb4f0bbd290af88359b39d/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified contractors to provide cook services for the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, under solicitation number 19GR1025Q004. This procurement, classified under NAICS code 722310 (Food Service Contractors) and PSC code S203 (Housekeeping - Food), aims to ensure the provision of quality food services at the embassy. The contract will be a firm fixed-price type, with proposals to be submitted electronically, and interested contractors must register with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to submission. The official solicitation will be available on SAM.gov, and the archive date for this notice is June 30, 2025; for further inquiries, interested parties may contact Dresden A. Kalin or Apostolos Mouyios at Athprocurement@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dresden A. Kalin
    Athprocurement@state.gov
    Apostolos Mouyios
    AthProcurement@state.gov
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    Pre-solicitation Notice.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, issued a pre-solicitation notice for cook services, identified under solicitation number 19GR1025Q004. This procurement falls under NAICS code 722310 (Food Service Contractors) and classification code S203 (Housekeeping - Food). The contract will be a firm fixed-price type, potentially awarded based on initial offers without discussion. Prospective contractors must register with the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) before submitting proposals. Electronic submissions are allowed, with offers limited to 70 MB in .zip or .pdf formats. The official solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov, and the archive date for this notice is June 30, 2025.
    Pre-solicitation Notice.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, has announced a forthcoming solicitation for cook services under solicitation number 19GR1025Q004. This will involve a firm fixed price contract, classified under housekeeping and food service (NAICS code 722310). Interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submission, as required by federal regulations. As of the current date, the solicitation is not yet available, but it will be published on the SAM.gov website. Proposals will be accepted electronically, with specific instructions regarding file size and format to ensure successful submission. The contract's performance will take place in Athens, and the project is not associated with the Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The government may award the contract based on initial offers without further discussion. Contact information is provided for the primary and secondary points of contact regarding the solicitation. Vendors will have the option to manage their status on the interested vendors list, although others will not be able to view it. The archive policy specifies automatic archiving by June 30, 2025.
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