Meal Vouchers Cards service for the U.S. Embassy Brasilia, Brazil
ID: 19BR2526R0002Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Pharmacy Benefit Management and Other Third Party Administration of Insurance and Pension Funds (524292)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER (R699)
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of State is seeking proposals for the administration of a meal voucher card service for approximately 900 locally employed staff at the U.S. Embassy in Brasilia, Brazil. The contractor will be responsible for providing electronic "MARKET" and "RESTAURANT" cards, managing employee accounts, and ensuring compliance with Brazilian laws and Department of State regulations. This service is crucial for the local compensation plan and must be operational within 30 days of contract award, with a contract structure of indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity (IDIQ) for one base year and four optional years. Proposals are due by January 5, 2026, and interested parties should contact Tracy Musacchio at musacchiotl@state.gov or Paulo Figueira at FigueiraPF@state.gov for further details.

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    The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia issued RFP 19BR2526R0002 for meal voucher card services for its approximately 900 locally employed staff. The contract is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type with a one-year base period and four one-year options. Services include providing electronic "MARKET" and "RESTAURANT" cards with a daily value of BRL 11.85, managing employee accounts, and delivering cards. A virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for December 9th, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. local time. Proposals are due by January 5th, 2026, and must be submitted electronically in English, adhering to specific file size and format requirements. The U.S. Government aims to award the contract to the responsible company offering the lowest price. Contractors must also register on the SAM Database prior to award.
    The U.S. Embassy in Brasília, Brazil, issued solicitation number 19BR2526R0002 on December 01, 2025, for Meal Card Vouchers and Card Management Services. The solicitation, an RFP, has an offer due date of January 05, 2026. The acquisition is unrestricted, and the contract will be administered by the GSO Procurement Office at the U.S. Embassy Brasília. The purpose is to procure meal card vouchers and associated management services. Contractors are required to submit their offers by the specified date, and the award will be based on the terms and conditions outlined in the document, including FAR clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-4.
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