# U.S. Ingredient Chef Demonstration and Fest

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/pr16173577

- Solicitation number: PR16173577
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of State
- Contracting office: U.S. Embassy Bogota (19C020)
- NAICS: 722310 Food Service Contractors
- Product or service code: S203 Food Services
- Place of performance: BOGOTA, CO-DC, COL
- First posted: August 11, 2026
- Last posted: August 20, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/677c4af18c7f42b1b10d6b09531d7922/view

## Description

The “U.S. Ingredient Demonstration and Fest” event is designed to engage representatives from the Colombian hotel, restaurant, bar, institutional, and catering (HRI) sectors through two complementary activities that will be executed in Bogota: (1) A cooking demonstration led by one culinary expert that will provide HRI representatives with training on incorporating U.S. products into their menus, and (2) a U.S. products festival connecting USDA trade promotion associations (USDA Cooperators) with HRI.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service in Bogota (FAS Bogota) will host a “U.S. Ingredient Demonstration and Fest” activity for HRI representatives to promote U.S. food and beverages and support USDA Cooperators to develop and maintain the market for the full spectrum of U.S. farm and food products, including consumer-oriented goods, beverages, and other specialty foods in Colombia.

By boosting agricultural export revenue and volume, FAS market development programs support U.S. farm income, enhance the overall U.S. economy, and make America more prosperous. The Government intends to award a Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable list of prices. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion.

All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals.

The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at: https://co.usembassy.gov/registrese-como-proveedor-de-la-embajada-de-los-estados-unidos-en-colombia/ Electronic Submission/Responses: Please e-mail your quote to the contracting office listed in this notice prior to the response date and time at BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov.

## Publications

- August 11, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 36e59d82eeef46eaa7e1dab0d5c5add7. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/36e59d82eeef46eaa7e1dab0d5c5add7/view
- August 18, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice f4938d74831443ca938ab58c078018b8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f4938d74831443ca938ab58c078018b8/view
- August 20, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due August 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 677c4af18c7f42b1b10d6b09531d7922. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/677c4af18c7f42b1b10d6b09531d7922/view

## Points of contact

- Bogota Contracting Office, BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov, 576012752000

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