Sources Sought and Notice of Intent to Issue a sole source Award - Venue and Catering Support for Official Representational Event – U.S. Embassy Singapore
ID: 19SN1026Q0010Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: LODGING, HOTEL/MOTEL (V231)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c374eeb94eaf4e2682508d599229c956/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Embassy Singapore is seeking to issue a sole-source award for venue and catering support for an official diplomatic representational event commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and the 60th anniversary of U.S.-Singapore diplomatic relations. The selected venue must meet specific requirements, including being a licensed hospitality establishment with in-house catering, high-quality indoor and outdoor spaces, and suitable architectural and acoustic characteristics for high-level diplomatic engagements. This event is significant for fostering diplomatic relations and will involve senior officials and dignitaries, emphasizing the need for a venue that reflects the event's prestige. Interested venues that meet the criteria must submit expressions of interest by December 26, 2025, to SGProcurementRFQ@state.gov, as no competitive solicitation will be issued, and funding will come from privately donated representational funds.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bernard D. Coffey
    SGProcurementRFQ@state.gov
    Meenachi Palanisamy
    SGProcurementRFQ@state.gov
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