U.S. National Day Venue and Catering - 2026

The United States Department of State requires vendors to complete an Express NDAA Certification to comply with Public Law 115-232, the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019. This act mandates representations regarding Covered Telecommunications Equipment and Services. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26, along with contract clause 52.204-25, are integral to all procurement actions. Merchants must read these FAR provisions, answer questions, and complete a representation form indicating whether they will provide or use covered telecommunications equipment or services. This certification ensures vendor compliance with federal telecommunications restrictions.

The U.S. Embassy in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19BA3026Q0001 for venue and catering services for its National Day Celebration in 2026. The celebration will host 800 guests, with date options of April 14 or April 15, 2026. The selected contractor must provide a venue large enough for the guests, a private VIP room, specific catering services with American cuisine, beverages, wait staff, serving materials, and decorations. The contractor must also accommodate security screening and storage of U.S. Embassy items. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM on December 22, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to ManamaGSOProcurement@state.gov in English, with a file size not exceeding 30MB. Required submission documents include SF-1449, pricing, representations and certifications, IRS Form W-14, and proof of SAM registration. The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company offering the lowest price. Key contract clauses and provisions, including FAR and DOSAR, are incorporated by reference.