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Subject: Request for cost estimate for Catering Services

The U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco would like to request cost estimate for the catering service for one (1) day. Specifically, we are interested in the following:

Savory hors d'oeuvres for 100 people in American styled food (vegetarian preferable)

Servers for 100 guests

High cocktail tables

Low buffet style tables

Six bars with servers

Glasses

Plates for cake to be served

Forks for the cake

Table cloths

The prices should include a separate line for VAT.

Sanitation and Hygiene conditions:

Food standards will be in accordance with the World Trade Organization recognized Codex Alimentarius. The Codex Alimentarius is an international reference point for the resolution of disputes concerning food safety and consumer protection.

The Contractor will follow current Food Service Sanitation and Public Health Service standards, and FDA and USDA food service guidelines, codes, and regulations. The contractor will monitor host nation evolution to World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, including Codex Alimentarius, and incorporate WHO guidelines into its approach as appropriate.

Please submit your cost estimate to RabatContracts@state.gov no later than July 13th, 2026.

Background
The U.S. Embassy in Rabat, Morocco is seeking a cost estimate for catering services for an event. The goal is to provide high-quality catering that adheres to international food safety standards and guidelines.

Work Details
The catering service required is for one day and includes the following items:
- Savory hors d’oeuvres for 100 people in American styled food (vegetarian preferable)
- Servers for 100 guests
- High cocktail tables
- Low buffet style tables
- Six bars with servers
- Glasses
- Plates for cake to be served
- Forks for the cake
- Table cloths
Prices should include a separate line for VAT.

Period of Performance
The cost estimate is requested to be submitted no later than July 13th, 2026.

Place of Performance
Rabat, Morocco

Bidder Requirements
The contractor must adhere to sanitation and hygiene conditions as per the World Trade Organization recognized Codex Alimentarius, FDA and USDA food service guidelines, and current Food Service Sanitation and Public Health Service standards. The contractor is also expected to monitor and incorporate World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines as appropriate.

Overview

Agency
U.S. Embassy In Rabat [DOS]
Response Deadline
July 13, 2026, 11:00 a.m. EDT Due in 12 Days
Posted
July 1, 2026, 6:28 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
72231 - Food Service Contractors
PSC
7310 - Food Cooking, Baking, And Serving Equipment
Place of Performance
Rabat, MA-25 11000 Morocco
Source
Open
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$3,000 - $9,000 (AI estimate)
On 7/1/26 U.S. Embassy In Rabat issued Special Notice for Catering Services due 7/13/26.
Primary Contact
Name
Marc Hildwein   Profile
Email
hildweinmh@state.gov
Phone
212537637779

Secondary Contact

Name
Karima Qara   Profile
Email
qarak@state.gov
Phone
212537637695

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF > STATE, DEPARTMENT OF > US EMBASSY RABAT
FPDS Organization Code
1900-MO550
Source Organization Code
100187869
Last Updated
July 1, 2026
Last Updated By
hildweinmh@state.gov
Archive Date
July 28, 2026