MEX-VENUE IN MERIDA (P)
ID: 19MX5324Q0058Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: LODGING, HOTEL/MOTEL (V231)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6190beb757e144d596e739694396cabd/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is seeking qualified vendors to provide lodging and conference room services for a four-day event in Merida, Yucatan, scheduled from December 2 to December 6, 2024. The selected contractor will be responsible for accommodations, conference room rentals, audio-visual equipment, and catering for approximately 60 attendees, ensuring compliance with federal standards and competitive pricing. This procurement is crucial for facilitating a successful diplomatic event, and interested parties must submit their quotations by October 25, 2024, with inquiries due by October 18, 2024. For further details, vendors can contact Pamela Amador at mexicocitygsosolicitations@groups.state.gov.

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    19MX5324Q0058 MER LTO.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for contractors to provide Lodging and Conference Room Services in Merida Yucatan, Mexico. Interested parties are invited to submit their quotations, ensuring competitive pricing while adhering to specific submission guidelines. The RFQ includes essential components such as the Standard Form SF-18, detailed specifications, and evaluation criteria. It is important for offerors to refrain from contacting other embassy personnel to avoid jeopardizing the solicitation process and to prevent collusion regarding price quotations. Quotations must be submitted via email to Pamela Amador by October 25, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Central Time, with any inquiries directed to the same address by October 18, 2024. The RFQ does not guarantee an award, and the embassy retains the right to cancel the solicitation. This document emphasizes the formal procedures and compliance necessary in government contracting processes.
    19MX5324Q0058 MER RFQ.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, seeking suppliers for services related to a four-day event in Merida, Yucatan, scheduled for December 2-6, 2024. It emphasizes a firm-fixed price contract for accommodations, conference room rentals, catering, and rental of audio-visual equipment for 60 participants. The RFQ specifies detailed requirements for services including a 5-star hotel venue, costs that must align with federal rates, and inclusivity of amenities such as WiFi, breakfast, and transportation logistics. It lays out instructions for potential respondents regarding the submission of bids, required documentation, and evaluation criteria emphasizing past performance. Quotes must be submitted by October 25, 2024. This solicitation aims to ensure that all activities meet U.S. government standards and encourage participation from small businesses while maintaining transparency and competitive bidding.
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