U.S. National Day Venue and Catering - 2026
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Embassy Manama has issued a Presolicitation for venue and catering services to celebrate the U.S. National Day in 2026 in Zinj, Bahrain. This notice indicates that the official solicitation is not yet ready but will be launched on SAM.gov. The Government intends to award a contract to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror. Responses are anticipated by June 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a suitable venue and comprehensive catering services to host the U.S. National Day 2026 celebration. Specific details regarding the event's scale and requirements will be provided in the forthcoming solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (leading to a contract award)
- Award Basis: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Anticipated Response Due: June 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM Z
- Published: May 26, 2026
Submission Requirements
While SAM.gov registration is not required, all qualified offerors must possess a valid CAGE/N-CAGE code for verification purposes. Electronic submissions are permitted via email, with a maximum email size of 30 MB. Offerors should submit their proposals prior to the response date and time.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice, meaning the full solicitation package is not yet available. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the official release of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to award a contract based on initial offers without further discussion.