MEX-VENUE IN MEXICO CITY (P)
ID: 19MX5324Q0053Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRAVEL/LODGING/RECRUITMENT: LODGING, HOTEL/MOTEL (V231)
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    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, is seeking qualified vendors to provide lodging and conference room services for a four-day event scheduled from November 5 to November 9, 2024, accommodating approximately 45 attendees. The selected contractor will be responsible for a comprehensive range of services, including hotel accommodations, conference room rentals, audio-visual equipment, catering, and parking, all to be delivered in compliance with U.S. government standards. This procurement is crucial for ensuring a successful and well-organized event, reflecting the U.S. government's commitment to quality and accountability in its operations. Interested vendors must submit their proposals via email by September 17, 2024, and direct any questions to the designated contacts by September 9, 2024; further details can be obtained from John P. Harris or Pamela A. Amador at the provided email addresses.

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    The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is seeking contractors for Lodging and Conference Room Services, inviting submissions through a Request for Quotations (RFQ). The RFQ comprises key components such as the Standard Form SF-18, specifications, and evaluation methods. The Embassy emphasizes the importance of competitive pricing and warns against contacting other Embassy personnel or engaging in price collusion, which could lead to cancellation of the solicitation. Proposals must be submitted via email by September 17, 2024, and no late or oral quotations will be considered. Questions regarding the RFQ must be directed to the designated contact by September 9, 2024. The Embassy retains the right to cancel or not award the RFQ.
    The document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, aimed at contracting services for a four-day conference in November 2024. The RFQ specifically seeks proposals for lodging, conference room rental, catering, audio-visual equipment, and parking for an estimated 45 participants. The contractor must provide all necessary services in a well-established hotel located within specific distances from key locations in Mexico City, ensuring facilities meet U.S. government standards. Price quotes must be submitted by September 17, 2024, with costs indicated in U.S. dollars, unless quoting in Mexican pesos. The RFQ emphasizes the need for compliance with various federal acquisition regulations and mandates the inclusion of specific performance and service requirements. Offers will be assessed on a lowest-price, technically acceptable basis, considering past performance and the offeror's ability to meet outlined criteria. This RFQ reflects the U.S. government's structured approach to ensuring quality and accountability in procurement while fostering competition among suppliers.
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