2026 Independence Day Food and Beverages Service

SOL #: 19GY2026R0001Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State
State, Department Of
U.S. EMBASSY GEORGETOWN
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Georgetown, GY-DE, Guyana

NAICS

Caterers (722320)

PSC

Food Services (S203)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 23, 2026

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Embassy Georgetown is issuing a Presolicitation for Food and Beverage Catering Services for the 2026 Independence Day Celebration. This event will take place on July 2, 2026, at the Four Points by Sheraton Georgetown, serving approximately 500 guests. The solicitation is not yet released but will be posted on SAM.gov.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive catering services, including:

  • Cocktail-style food service for 500 guests, with six (6) bite-sized pieces per person (five savory, one sweet), suitable for standing service.
  • Full beverage service, including bar stations for Embassy-donated beer, wine, soft drinks, and water.
  • All necessary personnel, supervision, equipment, materials, glassware, utensils, and supplies for setup, service, and breakdown.
  • Coverage of all corkage fees for Embassy-provided beverages.
  • Inclusion of costs for a menu tasting event.
  • Compliance with local health regulations and U.S. Embassy standards.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Performance Period: Single event on July 2, 2026
  • Set-Aside: None specified (All responsible sources may submit a quotation)
  • Published: March 23, 2026
  • Response Date: To be announced in the forthcoming solicitation

Submission & Evaluation

  • The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion.
  • A pre-quotation conference is planned; details will be provided in the solicitation.
  • Electronic responses are permitted. Email submissions must not exceed 25 KB.

Place of Performance

U.S. Embassy Georgetown, Four Points by Sheraton Georgetown, 502 Caneview Ave, Georgetown, Guyana.

Contact Information

People

Points of Contact

Joseph R BengoecheaPRIMARY
GeorgetownGSOProcurementDL@state.gov
5922254900

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