Amendment 001 - RFQ Number: 19KU2027Q0002- Providing Cooking Services at the Marine Security Guard Residence (MSGR)
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.STATE, DEPARTMENT OF.US EMBASSY KUWAIT · Response deadline: Wed, 25 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Embassy Kuwait is seeking cooking services at the Marine Security Guard Residence (MSGR). This is a food services contract supporting diplomatic security personnel stationed at the embassy. Cooking services in this context typically involve meal preparation for personnel residing at or assigned to the MSGR facility, which houses Marines who provide security for the diplomatic mission.
NAICS code 7223 covers food service contractors, including establishments providing food services under contract to clients at institutional, governmental, commercial, or industrial locations. This classification applies broadly to contract food service providers rather than traditional restaurants.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of State, U.S. Embassy Kuwait |
| Notice type | Solicitation (Amendment 001) |
| Solicitation number | 19KU2027Q0002 |
| NAICS | 7223 (Food Service Contractors) |
| Set-aside | No Set Aside Used |
| Response deadline | November 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM Kuwait time (+03:00) |
| Place of performance | Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait (KW-HA) |
Who can bid
This solicitation has no small business set-aside, meaning it is open to all businesses regardless of size. Both large and small businesses may submit quotes. Because the contract will be performed in Kuwait, bidders should evaluate their ability to staff and operate in that location, including any requirements for local registration, visas, or partnerships with entities established in Kuwait.
Small businesses interested in competing against larger firms should consider whether they can demonstrate operational capability in the region, relevant past performance with institutional food service, and cost competitiveness. There is no preference for HUBZone, 8(a), service-disabled veteran-owned, or woman-owned small businesses in this procurement.
How to put together a competitive bid
For an overseas food services contract at a diplomatic facility, competitive bids typically emphasize:
Personnel and staffing plan: The government will likely evaluate your ability to recruit, clear, and retain cooks and food service workers in Kuwait. Marine Security Guard facilities often have specific dietary schedules, timing requirements, and potential security clearance needs for workers accessing the residence.
Local market knowledge: Demonstrate understanding of Kuwaiti labor law, food import regulations if applicable, andsupply chain logistics. Overseas contracts often require showing how you will source ingredients, manage local vendor relationships, and handle currency or pricing fluctuations.
Past performance: Highlight comparable institutional food service contracts, particularly at U.S. government facilities, military installations, or diplomatic posts abroad. Overseas performance is especially relevant.
Price competitiveness: With no set-aside, expect competition from large international food service contractors. Review the full solicitation for pricing structure—whether firm fixed price, cost-plus, or other arrangement—and build your cost model accordingly.
Compliance with Department of State requirements: Diplomatic security environments impose unique rules regarding personnel screening, access protocols, and operational security. See the solicitation for specific clauses.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation and Amendment 001 on SAM.gov using solicitation number 19KU2027Q0002. The response deadline is November 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM Kuwait time—note the +03:00 time zone offset, which is eight hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Standard Time. Verify whether the solicitation requires submission through a specific platform or direct to the contracting officer listed in the notice.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →