4th of July Event - Reception Catering Services - FY2026
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Skopje requires Reception Catering Services for its 4th of July Event in FY2026. This Solicitation (RFQ 19MK8026Q0010) seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive catering for an estimated 1200-1500 guests. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price purchase order, awarded to the lowest priced, acceptable, and responsible offeror. Quotations are due by May 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. local time.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide full catering services for the Independence Day reception, including a variety of food items such as Stuffed Mushrooms, Loaded Potato Bites, Caprese Skewers, Beef Sliders, BBQ chicken/pulled pork/Caesar wrap sliders, Grilled BBQ Glazed Chicken Skewers, Apple Pie Bites, and Brownie Bites. This also includes recommended staffing levels for service and kitchen teams, food and beverage setup, and necessary kitchen equipment like barbecues, warming stations, tables, and a refrigerated truck.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy Skopje, North Macedonia
- Pricing: Prices to be quoted in MKD, with VAT priced as a separate line item.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted electronically to skopjegsoprocurement@state.gov and tashovskii@state.gov by Monday, May 4, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Submissions must be in English and include the SF-1449 cover sheet, Section 1 (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), and additional information as required in Section 3. Files should not exceed 30MB per email.
Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offer. Acceptability will be determined by compliance with RFQ terms and technical information. Responsibility will be assessed based on financial resources, ability to meet performance periods, integrity, and eligibility. Offerors must also provide a list of relevant past performance contracts. All contractors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to submitting an offer.
Important Dates
- RFQ Published: April 2, 2026
- Food Tasting Event: April 28, 2026 (confirm participation by April 24, 2026)
- Quotations Due: May 4, 2026, 11:00 a.m. local time