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IDR 2025 - Catering Services   2

ID: 19AR2025Q0012 • Type: Solicitation

Description

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 register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals.

Electronic Submission/Responses:

This opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your offer prior to the response date and time. Please ensure your email with your offer does not exceed (30 MB), if it does then you might have to send more than one email.

PLACE OF CONTRACT PERFORMANCE:
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Background
The United States Embassy in Buenos Aires is seeking quotations for catering services for the U.S. Independence Day celebration. The event aims to honor the adventurous spirit and regional diversity of the U.S. through its iconic highways and destinations, with a theme titled 'The Great American Road Trip'.

The contract will be awarded based on the initial offer without discussions, and it will be a firm fixed price type contract.

Work Details
The contractor is required to provide all specialized labor, materials, equipment, and professional supervision necessary to execute the catering service during the event. The catering service will be held at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence on June 24, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Specific tasks include:
- Serving hors d’oeuvres for 200 guests from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM.
- Hosting a reception for 1,000 guests from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM.
- Proposing a menu featuring traditional dishes from various U.S. regions aligned with the event theme.
- Menu suggestions include items such as pastrami sandwiches, mini hot dogs, lobster bites, and various desserts like pecan pies and mini donuts.

The decoration of the venue will align with the theme but is not the responsibility of the catering company.

Period of Performance
The contract performance period is set for June 24, 2025, specifically during the hours of the event from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Place of Performance
U.S. Ambassador's Residence, Av. Del Libertador 3502, C.A.B.A., Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Overview

Response Deadline
April 21, 2025, 12:30 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
April 4, 2025, 4:58 p.m. EDT (updated: April 17, 2025, 10:58 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
CABA, AR-C C1425GMN Argentina
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
$47 Million
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$50,000 - $200,000 (AI estimate)
On 4/4/25 U.S. Embassy In Buenos Aires issued Solicitation 19AR2025Q0012 for IDR 2025 - Catering Services due 4/21/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 722310 and PSC S203.
Primary Contact
Name
Ryan Ustick   Profile
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Zeny Montoya   Profile
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF > STATE, DEPARTMENT OF > US EMBASSY BUENOS AIRES
FPDS Organization Code
1900-AR200
Source Organization Code
100176720
Last Updated
April 17, 2025
Last Updated By
doughertytp@state.gov
Archive Date
May 6, 2025