MSG Cook Services, Milan, Italy
ID: 191T5225Q0011Type: Solicitation
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFAMERICAN CONSULATE MILANWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

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https://sam.gov/opp/461e4ec427b643b4b6964a4c99433dca/view
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    The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified contractors to provide cooking services for the Marine Security Guards Detachment at the U.S. Consulate General in Milan, Italy, under Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 191T5225Q0011. The contract will cover a 12-month base period with one optional year, requiring the contractor to prepare daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and maintain kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards. Interested offerors must submit their proposals electronically by August 29, 2025, and are required to attend a mandatory site visit on August 19, 2025, with strict registration and submission guidelines. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Timothy P. Lockwood or Maria Rosa Balestracci at the provided email address.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Timothy P Lockwood
    MilanGSO-ProcurementDL@state.gov
    Maria Rosa Balestracci
    MilanGSO-ProcurementDL@state.gov
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    RFQ 191T5225Q0011_MSG_Cook_Cover Ltr_FINAL.pdf
    The U.S. Consulate General Milan, Italy, has issued Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 191T5225Q0011 for professional cook/culinary services for Marines (MSG). The Consulate intends to award a contract based on the lowest acceptable offer. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 10:00 am local time, with strict restrictions on electronic devices and a limit of two pre-registered representatives per company. Offers must be submitted electronically to MILANGSO-OFFERS@STATE.GOV by August 29, 2025, at 12:00 noon local time. Submissions must be in English, in MS Office, PDF, or zip formats, and not exceed 25MB per file, with larger submissions requiring multiple emails. Cloud storage and certified mail are not accepted. To be considered, quoters must submit SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information as required in Section 3, and proof of SAM.GOV registration. Failure to register with SAM.GOV by the submission deadline will result in disqualification.
    RFQ 191T5225Q0011_MSG_Cook-Services_FINAL.doc
    The RFQ 191T5225Q0011 outlines a fixed-price contract for food services for the U.S. Consulate in Milan, Italy Marine Security Guards. The contract, for a 12-month base period with one one-year option, requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services for daily meal preparation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday-Friday, with extra meals for weekends and holidays), kitchen cleaning, and food storage. The MSG Detachment Cook, a key personnel position, must have at least three years of food service management experience, two years in American culinary, and good English skills. Subcontracting of daily cooking duties is strictly prohibited. The U.S. Government provides the kitchen and equipment. The contractor is responsible for quality control, adhering to food safety standards (FDA, USDA, Codex Alimentarius), and providing personnel security information for background checks. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable. Deliverables include weekly schedules, monthly menus, and various plans (Quality Control, Reporting, Risk Management, Health, Safety, and Environment).
    SF-1449-191T5225Q0011_MSG_Cook-Services_FINAL.docx
    The U.S. Consulate General in Milan, Italy, has issued Solicitation Number RFQ 191T5225Q0011, an unrestricted Request for Quotation (RFQ) for cooking services for the Marine Security Guards Detachment. The solicitation was issued on August 8, 2025, with offers due by August 29, 2025, at 12:00 noon local time. Interested offerors can contact Mr. Timothy Pl. Lockwood or Ms. Maria Rosa Balestracci for information. Payments will be handled by the American Embassy Financial Management Center in Rome. The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1 and 52.212-4 by reference, with FAR 52.212-3 and 52.212-5 attached, along with additional addenda.
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