Catering + Lodging Servcies
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
The U.S. Embassy in Pakistan has issued a presolicitation notice for Catering and Lodging Services for U.S. Government (USG) employees across its mission in Pakistan. This will result in an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The formal solicitation is not yet ready but will be launched on SAM.gov. There is no set-aside specified for this opportunity.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for catering and lodging services, meeting or exceeding four-star hotel standards, to be provided on an as-needed basis. Services will support USG employees at the U.S. Embassy Islamabad and U.S. Consulates General at Lahore and Karachi.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (for a future Solicitation/RFP)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Anticipated Performance Period: One base year with one one-year option period.
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable
- Anticipated Response Date: March 6, 2026 (for the future solicitation)
- Published Date: February 18, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. Electronic responses will be accepted when the solicitation is advertised. Offer emails should not exceed 30MB; multiple emails may be sent if necessary.
Place of Performance
U.S. Mission, Pakistan, including U.S. Embassy Islamabad and U.S. Consulates General at Lahore & Karachi.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a pre-solicitation; the formal solicitation is not yet issued. All qualified responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal once the solicitation is released. This opportunity is subject to FAR clause 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).