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Kentucky Derby Event

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19AR2026Q0040Federal

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The United States Embassy in Buenos Aires is seeking qualified vendors to plan and produce an event centered around the Kentucky Derby, under solicitation number 19AR2026Q0040. Although the formal request for quotations is not yet live on SAM.gov, interested companies are encouraged to submit their company presentations to bns-procurement@state.gov to be considered for participation once the solicitation is officially released. The event will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with all performance obligations localized to that city. The NAICS code 561920 indicates this contract relates to other support services for administrative and general management, suggesting the scope includes logistics, staffing, decor, entertainment, and event coordination rather than traditional sports or broadcasting services. The response deadline is set for September 9, 2026, and there is no set-aside designation, meaning all eligible businesses may compete regardless of size or status. The point of contact isGeorge Rivas and Mrs. Montoya, both reachable through the procurement email listed, and the solicitation is currently in a presolicitation phase, allowing vendors time to prepare and reach out ahead of the formal posting.

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Vendors invited to bid on Kentucky Derby event in Buenos Aires, all eligible, deadline September 9, 2026.

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Department Of State → US Embassy Buenos AiresView Agency

NAICS

561920 - Convention and Trade Show OrganizersView NAICS

Place of Performance

Buenos Aires, AR-C, ARG

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AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Buenos Aires
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires:  Solicitation for Kentucky Derby event planning (Request for Quotations Number 19AR2026Q0040) 


To: Prospective Quoters 


The United States Embassy in Buenos Aires is preparing a solicitation for Kentucky Derby event production. Please note it is not ready to be issued as of this date. The Embassy will launch the request for quotes on the SAM.gov website once it is available.  All the companies interested in participating, please send your company's presentation to bns-procurement@state.gov


Place of contract performance: Buenos Aires, Argentina


We appreciate your interest in doing business with us and look forward to your participation in this bid. 


Respectfully,


US Embassy in Buenos Aires Procurement team


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Para: Los potenciales oferentes


La Embajada de EEUU en Buenos Aires está preparando una licitación por la produccion del evento Kentucky Derby.  Tenga en cuenta que el pliego no está listo para ser lanzado en este momento.  La Embajada va a lanzar el pedido de cotización en el sitio web SAM.gov en cuanto esté disponible. Si desea que su empresa sea considerada para esta licitacion pueden enviar la presentacion de su empresa al mail bns-procurement@state.gov


Lugar donde se realizara el evento: Buenos Aires, Argentina


Agradecemos su interés en hacer negocios con nosotros y esperamos contar con su participación en esta licitación. 


Atte.


Equipo de compras de la Embajada norteamericana en Buenos Aires

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