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Questions and Answers for the Independence Day Catering Service for the U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye

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19TU1526D3002QAFederal

Response Deadline07/23/2026, 07:00:00 AM UTC

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The U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye is seeking bids for catering services to support its Independence Day celebration, with all proposals required to be submitted via email to Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov no later than 1000 hours on July 23rd, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances, and the solicitation number is 19TU1526D3002QA. The request falls under NAICS code 722320, classifying it as餐饮服务, and no small business or other set-aside preferences apply. The place of performance is Ankara, and all services must be delivered to meet the Embassy’s event requirements on the specified date. The primary point of contact for questions and submissions is the U.S. Embassy Ankara Acquisitions Office, reachable exclusively through the provided email address. The solicitation was posted on July 22nd, 2026, and the response deadline is set for July 23rd, 2026 at 0700 hours UTC, aligning with local Ankara time.

General Info

U.S. Embassy Ankara seeks catering bids for Independence Day, deadline July 23, 2026, 0700 UTC, no set-asides, submit to specified email.

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy AnkaraView Agency

NAICS

722320 - CaterersView NAICS

Place of Performance

ANKARA, DC, TUR

Set-Aside

NONE

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedJul 22

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Response DeadlineJul 23

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Response Deadline

07/23/2026, 07:00:00 AM UTCin about 7 hours

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AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Ankara

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Department Of State → US Embassy Ankara

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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U.S. Embassy Ankara Acquisitions Office

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Dear Prospective Bidders:

The Embassy of the United States of America invites you to submit a price proposal for Independence Day Catering Service.

Your quotation must be submitted by e-mail to Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov on or before 1000 hours on July 23rd, 2026. No quotation will be accepted after this date.

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