CONTRACT AWARD SYNOPSIS - 19TU1526Q3002RFQ - Independence Day Catering Service, the U.S. Embassy Ankara, Türkiye

This contract award synopsis announces that the U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy Ankara General Services Office, has awarded contract 19TU1526C3002 to Divan Turizm İşletmeleri Anonim Şirketi (doing business as Divan Ankara Hotel). The firm-fixed-price commercial contract, valued at $32,000.00 (excluding VAT), is for food-inclusive catering services supporting the Embassy's Independence Day Reception at the U.S. Chief of Mission Residence in Ankara, Türkiye. Under the agreement, the contractor is responsible for catering for 1,000 guests at $32.00 per person. The scope of work encompasses providing all food, labor, management, transportation, equipment, setup, food-safety controls, cleanup, and removal. Performance is scheduled for setup on September 8, 2026, with the reception service occurring on September 9, 2026. The contract was awarded using the lowest-price-technically-acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. Out of three quotations received, two were deemed technically acceptable, and Divan was selected as the lowest-priced, responsible quoter. The contracted price was determined fair and reasonable by the Contracting Officer. This public notice is for informational purposes only.