Cooking 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, specifically the Marine Security Guard Detachment in Ottawa, Canada, has announced a Presolicitation for Cooking Services. The government intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for this requirement.
Scope of Work
The core requirement is for comprehensive cooking services to support the Marine Security Guard Detachment.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (intent to issue RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Anticipated base year with four one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: All responsible sources may submit a quotation (open competition).
- Published Date: March 11, 2026
- Response Due: Not yet specified; details will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation.
Submission & Evaluation
The solicitation is not yet ready for issuance. When available, it will be publicized on www.SAM.gov, https://www.merx.com/, and the U.S. Embassy Ottawa website. A pre-quotation conference is planned, with details to be included in the solicitation. Offers will be submitted electronically via email to ContractsOttawa@state.gov, with a 30 Mb limit per email. The government reserves the right to award the contract based on initial offers without discussions. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to submitting an offer.
Additional Notes
- Place of Performance: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Solicitation Number: 19CA5226Q0010
- Proposed Contract Number: 19CA5226Q0004
- NAICS Code: 722310 - Food Service Contractors
- Contact: Contracting Officer, ContractsOttawa@state.gov, 613-688-5250