Cooking Services

Quick Summary

The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Canada, on behalf of the Marine Security Guard Detachment, is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for upcoming Cooking Services. The government intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price Request for Quotation (RFQ) for these services. Responses for the future RFQ are anticipated by April 24, 2026.

Scope of Work

The core requirement is for cooking services to support the Marine Security Guard Detachment located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ to be issued)
• Duration: Anticipated base year with four one-year option periods.
• Set-Aside: All responsible sources may submit a quotation (no specific set-aside).
• Anticipated Response Due: April 24, 2026 (for the future RFQ).
• Pre-Solicitation Published: March 26, 2026.
• Solicitation Number: 19CA5226Q0010.
• Proposed Contract Number: 19CA5226Q0004.

Submission & Evaluation

• The formal solicitation is not yet ready for issuance.
• Once available, the RFQ will be publicized on SAM.gov, https://www.merx.com/, and the U.S. Embassy Ottawa website.
• A pre-quotation conference is planned; details will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation.
• Offers are to be submitted electronically via email to ContractsOttawa@state.gov.
• Email submissions must not exceed 30 Mb; multiple emails may be used for larger submissions.
• The government reserves the right to award the contract based on the initial offer without discussions.

Eligibility

• All responsible sources may submit a quotation.
• Contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database prior to submitting an offer.
• NAICS Code: 722310 - Food Service Contractors.