PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: Food Service Contract for MSG Detachment, US Mission in Chisinau
ID: 19MD7026Q0002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (72231)

PSC

FOOD COOKING, BAKING, AND SERVING EQUIPMENT (7310)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7b703201aafd444da94b7c88120f8fa1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Chisinau, Moldova, is preparing to issue a pre-solicitation notice for a Food Service Contract aimed at providing food services for the Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment. The contract will cater to U.S. Government personnel at the Marine Security Guard Residence, requiring contractors to meet specific qualifications, including English proficiency, an established business presence, necessary resources, local licenses, a DUNS number, and registration in SAM. The anticipated contract will consist of a base year and four one-year option periods, with the Request for Quotation (RFQ) expected to be issued in early January 2026 and responses due by late January 2026. Interested parties should contact Chris Wolf at WolfRC@state.gov or Anastasia Pislari-Cazac at PislariCazacA@state.gov for further information and to receive the RFQ package.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Chris Wolf
    WolfRC@state.gov
    Anastasia Pislari-Cazac
    PislariCazacA@state.gov
    Files
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    Pre-Solicitation Notice_19MD7026Q0002.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Chisinau, Moldova, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for a Food Service Contract for the Marine Security Guard (MSG) Detachment. This notice is informational, preparing interested offerors for an upcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ) expected in early January 2026, with responses due by late January 2026. The contract will provide food services for U.S. Government personnel at the Marine Security Guard Residence. Prospective contractors must be technically qualified and financially responsible, meeting requirements such as English proficiency, an established business, necessary resources, local licenses, a DUNS number, and SAM registration. The anticipated contract includes a base year and four one-year option periods, with award procedures following FAR 15.3 Source Selection. A pre-quotation conference will be scheduled.
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