Embassy Cook and Food Services

The U.S. Department of State is seeking a contractor to provide daily cooking, meal service, food provisioning, kitchen cleaning, and food-service management for 14 Marine Security Guards at the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá, Colombia.

United States of America > STATE, DEPARTMENT OF > U.S. EMBASSY BOGOTA


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19C02026Q0016
Nov 03, 2026 09:00 PM
Oct 09, 2026 07:14 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
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Contact
bogotagsocompras@state.gov
+576012752000
Kr 45 24B 27, Bogotá, DC, Colombia
Submission Instructions
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GSO Procurement & Contracting Office, Carrera 45 #24B-27, Bogotá, Colombia
Description

The U.S. Embassy in Bogotá is soliciting a contractor to operate a food-services program for approximately 14 Marine Security Guards at the Marine Security Guard Residence. The scope includes menu planning, food sourcing and provisioning, preparation and service of approximately 21 to 36 meals per day, food storage, beverages, dietary accommodations, kitchen and dining-area cleaning, dishwashing, inventory management, and customer service. Services are performed daily throughout the year during breakfast, lunch, and dinner service periods. The contractor must provide management, supervision, labor, logistics, training, transportation, quality control, food-safety procedures, HACCP planning, reporting, and required licenses and permits. The contractor must designate an on-site supervisor and provide a qualified MSG Detachment Cook with at least three years of food-services management experience. The contract has a 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods, and the Government will evaluate offers on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable basis. The contractor must also provide a strategic work plan, equipment and supply information, quality and risk-management plans, past-performance information, and required representations and certifications.

Classification Codes
NAICS722310Food Service Contractors
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
food preparation servicesmeal catering servicescommercial kitchen cleaning
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Service
Timeline
Oct 15, 2026 07:00 PM-Request for Information or Site-Entry Arrangements Due
Oct 22, 2026 03:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Conference (optional)
Prospective offerors should contact the contracting office in advance to arrange entry.
Oct 26, 2026 04:00 PM-Questions Due
Nov 03, 2026 09:00 PM-Offers Due
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability - Bodily Injury — $6,000.00
  • General Liability - Property Damage — $6,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
Scored
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Solicitation 19C02026Q0016.pdfOct 09, 2026 12:00 PM
Cover Letter.pdfOct 09, 2026 12:00 PM
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