AMENDMENT_RFQ_19NP4026Q0015_MSGR Cook Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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
This document is Amendment M001 to RFQ 19NP4026Q0015 for MSG Cook Services issued by the U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal. This amendment clarifies performance requirements and updates applicable clauses. The response date for the RFQ remains May 28, 2026.
Scope of Change
This amendment introduces the following modifications to the original solicitation:
- Clause Removal: Clauses 52.224-3 and 52.232-34 (Section 2) are no longer applicable.
- PWS Correction: Section 1.2.2 of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) has been corrected. It now explicitly states that the contractor shall schedule cooking and serving requirements to ensure they are performed daily, Monday-Sunday, in the specified order and time frame.
- Cover Page Update: The text on the Cover Page has been changed (specific details of the change are not provided in this amendment).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Amendment to Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Product/Service Code: S203 (Food Services)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 11:14 AM (UTC)
- Amendment Published: May 13, 2026, 08:12 AM (UTC)
- Place of Performance: Kathmandu, Nepal
Submission Impact
This amendment does not indicate any changes to proposal deadlines or submission requirements, other than the specific PWS correction and clause removal. Offerors should review the updated PWS and cover page for full details.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Albina Collingham at collinghama@state.gov or 014234000. Secondary contact is Vineet Chaudhary at chaudharyv@state.gov or 0097714234594.