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RFQ for Lodging services for training event in Riga, Latvia

Department of State · U.S. EMBASSY TALLINN
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
19EN1027Q0001
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
721110
Product service code
V231
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-10-05
Response deadline
Oct 29, 2029, 10:00 AM UTC
Place of performance
Riga, LV-RIX
Contracting contact
TallinnGSOProcurement@state.gov

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Statement of work, as posted

The U.S. Embassy in Tallinn requires lodging services at a hotel in Riga, Latvia for the purposes of accommodating attendees for a training program. The program is scheduled to conduct a training course in November 2026. Room requirements are estimated to be as follows: November 6-14, 2026 – 8 rooms (64 room nights) November 8-14, 2026 – 22 rooms (132 room nights) Hotel Accommodation Requirements: • Accommodation at a 4-star or higher category hotel. • No cancellation fee for cancellations made up to 24 hours before booking. • Complimentary breakfast included in the room rates. • All Hotel facilities must be clean and in excellent working order. • Free wireless internet access must be provided. • The size of the Hotel room must be at least 20 m². • The room type must be Superior or higher. • The room must include a King or Queen size bed. • Complimentary access to well-equipped gym facilities must be provided. • An overcoat closet must be available in the Hotel room. • Late check in/check out times to accommodate international travelers from the U.S. and other countries. • The hotel should be centrally located and easily accessible to business areas and places to eat. • The Hotel must be accessible by bus (40 passengers). • Hotel/Offeror operates an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in Latvia. • Three hours’ response time shall be guaranteed in communication with the Embassy point of contact for any reservation changes and other inquiries • Direct invoice billing to the US Embassy Tallinn

Contact

Point of contact
Tracci Gabel
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
TallinnGSOProcurement@state.gov
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TallinnGSOProcurement@state.gov
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