CATERING 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
The U.S. Department of State, Embassy Riyadh, has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Catering Services. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract opportunity to provide catering for various embassy events. The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. Proposals are due Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive catering services for events such as receptions and awards ceremonies at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Key requirements include:
- Food preparation rooted in American tradition or in collaboration with regional culinary traditions, with Embassy approval for specific recipes.
- A diverse menu including items like BBQ Beef Sliders, Chicken/Beef Taquitos, Fish Tacos, Quesadillas, Caesar Salad, Chili Dogs, French Fries, Grilled Vegetables Skewers, Macaroni & Cheese Cup Cake, Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream, Blueberry Trifle, Salad Station, Appetizers, Bread Display, Buffet items, Dessert, and Cheese Station.
- Provision of a variety of beverages.
- Supply of all necessary equipment (tablecloths, napkins, cutlery, serving dishes, etc.) and staff.
- Food must be served in a manner allowing for easy consumption by hand.
- All food items must be labeled with dish names and major ingredients in English and Arabic, with allergen information clearly displayed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price contract/purchase order.
- Duration: One-year base period with one (1) one-year option.
- Set-Aside: None specified (Open competition).
- Proposal Due: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, by close of business.
- Questions Due: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, by 17:00 hours.
- Published: February 23, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Price will be determined by multiplying offered prices by estimated quantities. Acceptability is based on compliance with RFQ terms and technical information in Section 3. Responsibility is assessed per FAR 9.1.
Proposals must be in English and submitted electronically to RiyadhContracting@state.gov. Submissions should be in MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format, with file sizes not exceeding 30MB (multiple emails allowed for larger submissions). Required components include SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information from Section 3, and Proof of SAM Registration. Offerors must be registered in SAM prior to proposal submission.