JOFOC to acquire services for Freedom 250 Event- Design, Entertainment & Decoration

The U.S. Embassy Islamabad is procuring turnkey event services for the Freedom 250 celebration scheduled for June 6, 2026, through a sole-source acquisition justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) due to urgent time constraints and the unique capabilities of the selected vendor, Abdullah Catering & Tent Services. The contract, identified by solicitation number 19PK3326P1598 and NAICS code 711310, has an estimated value of $102,300, which encompasses all services and potential option periods without separate line-item pricing. The vendor is responsible for designing, installing, and managing all event elements including a Times Square area, guest greeting space, stage with lighting and screens, canopy structure, flooring with carpeting, display panels, and the reuse and repair of non-perishable decor from a prior event held at the Consular Management Room. All work must be performed on-site at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan, with no formal packaging, marking, or bar-coding requirements specified, and preservation efforts center on the reuse of existing assets rather than new logistics protocols. The procurement bypassed competitive bidding due to the vendor’s proven track record with prior embassy events, local presence enabling rapid mobilization, and tight deadlines driven by weather and diplomatic scheduling. No formal evaluation factors, inspection criteria, quality standards, or contract clauses are detailed; acceptance relies on thematic consistency, prior performance, and successful turnkey delivery. The Contracting Officer, Kevin S. Allen, holds approval authority, while no COR, COTR, or payment office details are provided. The offeror submitted no representations or certifications, and socioeconomic status, UEI, or CAGE codes are not disclosed. The event must be fully operational by the specified date, with no separate base or option periods outlined, and submission was required by June 5, 2026, via an unspecified government portal, with the procurement office located in Washington, DC.