Solicitation Notice for Food Preparation Services for U.S. Embassy Belgrade

The U.S. Embassy Belgrade is soliciting bids for on-site food preparation services to support Marine Security Guards at the MSG Residence in Belgrade, Serbia. The contract requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to prepare and deliver 24 meals daily, five days a week, for eight personnel, adhering to a Department of State-approved food service program. The base period is 12 months, with two optional one-year renewals. Services must comply with USDA, FDA, WHO, Codex Alimentarius, and Serbian local regulations, including strict adherence to HACCP and SERV Safe protocols. A 30-day supply of frozen, canned, and dry foods must be maintained with FIFO inventory rotation and temperature-controlled storage. The contractor must submit a Quality Control Plan and HACCP Plan prior to performance and provide monthly QA/QC reports. Inspections occur at the delivery site, and acceptance is authorized by the Contracting Officer’s Representative and Mess NCO. All personnel must undergo personal identity verification as required by FAR 52.204-9, including submission of full biographic data and Serbian court clearance certificates for background checks, with processing timelines up to 90 days. Approved staff will receive and wear Government-issued identity cards at all times. The MSG Detachment Cook position is designated as key, requiring at least three years of high-level food service management experience; substitution within the first 180 days requires Government approval. The contract incorporates options for up to six months of total service extension under FAR 52.217-8 and requires Defense Base Act insurance coverage. Pricing is presented in Serbian Dinar (RSD) with no monetary values disclosed, and award will follow a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, prioritizing technical compliance over cost. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 8, 2026, via BLG-Procurement@state.gov, with mandatory SAM registration. Security representations under FAR 52.240-90 prohibit any involvement with Iran-related entities or sanctioned technologies. No small business set-asides or socioeconomic certifications are indicated, and all offerors must complete required representations, including UEI and CAGE code disclosures where applicable. Invoicing must be submitted electronically to belgradeinvoicesfimc@state.gov under EFT guidelines, and accounting data including TAS, AAC, and ACRN must be included per SF-1449 requirements