Solicitation for MSGR cook services

The U.S. Mission Geneva has issued Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19SZ3527Q0002 to procure commercial food services for Marine Security Guards at the Marine Security Guard Residence (MSGR) in Bellevue, Switzerland. The solicitation seeks a responsible contractor to provide all managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel—specifically an MSG Detachment Cook—to plan menus, cook, plate, and serve 18 daily meals (lunch and dinner, plus breakfast upon request) five days a week for nine Marine personnel. The resulting contract will be a firm-fixed-price purchase order covering a one-year base period with two one-year option periods. Payment will be made on a fixed monthly basis, while food ingredients are purchased separately by the Detachment Mess NCO. Key contractor requirements include maintaining quality control and HACCP plans, acquiring proper local host-nation licenses, adhering to U.S. FDA/USDA dietary guidelines, securing background clearances, and carrying minimum required general liability insurance ($5,000,000 per occurrence). Quotations are due by November 20, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror. To be considered, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to proposal submission and must submit a completed SF-1449, pricing schedule, representations and certifications, key personnel qualifications, and proof of SAM registration.

The U.S. Mission Geneva has issued Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19SZ3527Q0002 for Marine Security Guard (MSG) cook services. The selected contractor will provide firm-fixed-price meal preparation, menu planning, food handling, storage, and kitchen cleaning services at the MSG Residence in Bellevue, Switzerland. The contract structure consists of a one-year base period with two 1-year option periods, delivering 18 meals daily (Monday through Friday) for nine Marine personnel. Quotes are due by November 20, 2026. To be considered for award, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submission and submit completed SF-1449 forms, pricing schedules, representations, and certifications. Award will be made to the responsible offeror presenting the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer. Key contractor requirements include providing a qualified MSG Detachment Cook with at least three years of food service management experience, adhering to strict hygiene and FDA/USDA safety standards, maintaining a Quality Control Plan, and submitting required project deliverables. The U.S. Government will furnish the kitchen facility and standard catering equipment, while food purchases are funded separately through the Detachment Mess NCO. Offerors must also comply with host nation labor laws, obtain necessary local licenses, provide general liability insurance (minimum $5,000,000 bodily injury coverage), and undergo background security checks for all on-site personnel.