REACH250 Catering Services

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of International Affairs, is seeking a qualified HUBZone small business to provide non-severable full-service catering, staffing, rental equipment, and event support for a post-program evening reception. The event is part of the REACH 250 (Repatriation and Exchange for American Cultural Heritage) program and will take place on November 17, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington, DC. The contractor is responsible for executing a cocktail-style reception for an estimated 250 to 300 guests, including the provision of all food, beverages, and a comprehensive staffing plan featuring an event supervisor, bartenders, servers, and kitchen staff. Key requirements include the ability to accommodate diverse dietary needs and providing accessible seating for approximately 30 guests. This is a Firm Fixed Unit (per person) Price contract, where award will be made to the offeror determined to be most advantageous to the government. Evaluation factors prioritize technical approach, management, and past performance over price. Specifically, the government requires that the contractor be an approved NMAI vendor and demonstrate recent experience catering for high-level participants or foreign dignitaries. Compliance with Service Contract Labor Standards under FAR 52.222-41 is required, and offerors must submit a Service Contract Act Verification form. Payments will be processed via electronic funds transfer within 30 calendar days of a proper invoice following government acceptance of the services.