Name: IDR 2026 - Catering Services
Creator: STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Published: 2026-03-06
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

IDR 2026 - Catering Services

PresolicitationNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
Work to be performed in WASHINGTON, DC
Industry: Food Service Contractors
Advance notice of upcoming solicitation

Contract Details

Notice ID: 19AR2026Q0011
Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
Agency: STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-Agency: STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Office: U.S. EMBASSY BUENOS AIRES
Posted Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Response Deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
NAICS Code: 72231 - Food Service Contractors
PSC Code: S203
Set-Aside: No Set Aside
Place of Performance: WASHINGTON, DC, 20520
Status: Active

View on SAM.gov

Description

Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Buenos Aires will launch the solicitation on the SAM.gov website when it is available. The requirement is for catering services. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract. The Government is planning a pre-quotation conference and the date for this conference will be in the solicitation. All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to re

Why This Opportunity Matters

STATE, DEPARTMENT OF is actively seeking qualified contractors for food service contractors with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in WASHINGTON, DC. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.