Cook Services for the U.S. Embassy Athens
ID: 19GR1026Q0002Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFAMERICAN EMBASSY ATHENSWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (722310)

PSC

HOUSEKEEPING- FOOD (S203)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c2c93c34f63a4c26ba74fb62e4e73e8c/view
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    The U.S. Department of State is seeking qualified contractors to provide cook services for the Marine Security Guard Residence (MSGR) at the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece. The procurement involves a fixed-price contract for a base year, with options for three additional one-year renewals, requiring comprehensive food services including menu planning, food sourcing, preparation, and serving for seven Marine Security Guards six days a week, including American holidays. The contractor must adhere to strict food safety and hygiene standards, maintain a 20-day menu cycle, and ensure cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas while managing personnel according to security protocols. Quotations are due electronically by November 12, 2025, at 12:00 noon (Athens Time), and interested parties should direct inquiries to Dresden A. Kalin or Tolis Mouyios at AthProcurement@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dresden A. Kalin
    AthProcurement@state.gov
    Tolis Mouyios
    302106934751
    AthProcurement@state.gov
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    19GR1026Q0002.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, is issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ) number 19GR1026Q0002 for Cook Services for the Marine Security Guard Residence (MSGR). The contract will be a fixed-price agreement for a base year (January 1 to December 31, 2026) with three one-year options to renew. The selected contractor will provide comprehensive food services, including menu planning, food sourcing, preparation, and serving for seven Marine Security Guards, six days a week, including American holidays. The contractor must adhere to high standards of food safety, hygiene, and quality, complying with FDA, USDA, and Codex Alimentarius guidelines. Key requirements include maintaining a 20-day menu cycle offering diverse meals, ensuring cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and managing personnel according to strict conduct and security standards. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, submit a complete SF-1449, pricing, representations and certifications, and additional information as required in Section 3. Quotations are due electronically by November 12, 2025, at 12:00 noon (Athens Time), and questions must be submitted by October 27, 2025.
    Pre-solicitation Notice Updated.pdf
    The U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice (19GR1026Q0002) for Cook Services. This is not yet a formal solicitation but an announcement that one will be launched on SAM.gov. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price type, and the government may award it based on initial offers without discussion. Prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting an offer. Electronic submissions are permitted, with specific requirements regarding file size (under 70 MB) and accepted formats (.zip and .pdf). The place of contract performance is Athens, Greece. The archive date for this notice is December 31, 2025.
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