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RFI_Marine Detachment Cook Contract

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RFI_Marine_Detachment_Cook_Contract_2025Federal

Submission Closed05/21/2025, 10:30:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The US Embassy in Dhaka, under the Department of State, has issued a Request for Information to support market research as the embassy approaches the final option year of its current Marine Detachment Cook contract. This preliminary notice is not a solicitation for bids or proposals but aims to identify capable suppliers and gather insights for a potential new contract, anticipated to be re-solicited in about six months. The RFI specifically addresses food service requirements under NAICS code 722320, with a classification code S203, and targets companies that can provide cook services in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Interested parties are invited to submit their responses by May 21, 2025. The main points of contact for the RFI are Robin L. Jones and Iftekhar Ahmed, whose contact information is provided for communication purposes. The RFI is posted as a sources sought notice, meaning the embassy is gauging available service providers for this requirement prior to formal procurement. Additional details and resource links are available through the US government’s SAM.gov platform. There are no specified set-aside requirements or restrictions noted at this stage, ensuring broad market participation in the research phase.

General Info

US Embassy Dhaka seeks information for potential Marine Detachment Cook contract, responses due May 21, 2025.

Agency

Department Of State → ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM

NAICS

722320 - Caterers

Place of Performance

Dhaka, BD-C, 1212, BGD

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

RFQ 19BG3021Q0287 Food Services for US Embassy Dhaka MSG

rfq

High

RFI Marine Detachment Cook Contract DOS Embassy Dhaka 2025

rfi

Low

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 5

Sources Sought

Notice updatedMay 5

The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Response DeadlineMay 21

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/21/2025, 10:30:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of State → ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of State → ACQUISITIONS - AQM MOMENTUM

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

Contacts

Robin L. Jones

contact@example.gov

Iftekhar Ahmed

contact@example.gov

Full Description

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI supports the Department of State, US Embassy Dhaka’s efforts to conduct market research regarding this requirement since the embassy is about to enter the final option year of the existing contract and is preparing to re-solicit the requirement for a new contract in approximately six months.