Catering Service for 2025 RIC Reception
ID: 31310025Q0003Type: Solicitation
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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONNUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONNUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSIONROCKVILLE, MD, 20855, USA

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Caterers (722320)

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SOCIAL- OTHER (G099)
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    The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is seeking catering services for the NRC Chair’s International Reception, scheduled to take place during the Regulatory Information Conference (RIC) on March 12, 2025. The procurement aims to provide comprehensive catering solutions to ensure a successful and high-quality reception event. Catering services are vital for facilitating networking and collaboration among international stakeholders in the nuclear regulatory community. Interested vendors can reach out to Louis Gilden at louis.gilden@nrc.gov or call 301-415-3412 for further details regarding the solicitation process.

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