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U.S. National Day Venue and Catering - 2026
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The U.S. Embassy in Manama has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ 19BA3026Q0001) to procure venue and catering services for its National Day Celebration in 2026. The solicitation targets qualified vendors capable of providing comprehensive event services in Manama, Bahrain, with strict adherence to the statement of work and regulatory compliance requirements outlined in the attached documentation. Proposals must be submitted electronically by December 22, 2025, at 16:00 Bahrain Time, with no acceptance of third-party submissions. The evaluation process follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where offers are assessed primarily on price, with mandatory pass/fail criteria regarding acceptability and offeror responsibility, including financial capability, experience, and ethical standards per FAR Part 9.1. The contract is structured as an indefinite-quantity firm-fixed-price type, allowing issuance of task orders within preset minimum and maximum limits. Performance location is designated at the U.S. Embassy in Manama, Bahrain, with FOB Destination terms applying. Key performance expectations include high customer satisfaction, evidenced by a performance threshold limiting complaints to no more than one, and compliance with numerous FAR clauses covering ethics, labor laws, sourcing restrictions, and prohibitions on specified telecommunications equipment. Vendors must submit representations and certifications, including compliance with the John S. McCain NDAA regarding covered telecommunications, attest to appropriate ethical business practices, and certify product origin and supply chain due diligence. Contract administration details require electronic invoicing to designated embassy offices, and contractors must clearly identify their non-government status in communications. Overall, the procurement emphasizes regulatory compliance, quality service delivery, and transparency aligned with U.S. government contracting standards.
General Info
Place of Performance
Manama, DC, BHRSet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The US Embassy in Manama invites competitive proposals for the venue and catering service for its National Day Celebration 2026. If you would like to submit a proposal, carefully follow the statement of work attached. No third-party proposals will be accepted.
Proposals must be submitted to The Contracting Officer electronically to ManamaGSOprocurement@state.gov with subject line “19BA3026Q0001- Quotation for Venue and Catering service for U.S. Embassy’s National Day Celebration 2026” no later than 16:00 Bahrain Time on December 22, 2025. For any clarifications to this RFQ, please reach out to ManamaGSOprocurement@state.gov at least three business days prior to the closing date mentioned above.
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