Opportunity
Virginia's eProcurement Marketplace #118384
Catering Services for Tall Ship Receptions in Alexandria, Virginia
Posted
April 17, 2026
Respond By
May 07, 2026
Identifier
118384
NAICS
722320
This opportunity seeks licensed catering providers for evening receptions aboard historic tall ships in Alexandria, Virginia. - Government Buyer: - City of Alexandria, Office of Historic Alexandria (OHA) - Vendors & OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified, licensed caterers - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive catering services for nine evening receptions - Food preparation - Beverage service (wine and beer only) - Staffing - Setup and breakdown - Waste removal - Services required for three consecutive evenings, with three receptions per night (one per vessel) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with local health, safety, and alcohol regulations - Services must be provided aboard three historic tall ships: Kalmar Nyckel, Sultana, and Providence - All caterers must be properly licensed - Place of Performance: - Aboard tall ships docked on the Potomac River, Alexandria waterfront - No specific product part numbers or OEMs are referenced; opportunity is open to all qualified caterers.
Description
The City of Alexandria is seeking qualified and licensed caterers to provide food and beverage services for up to nine evening receptions aboard three historic tall ships as part of a multi-day public event. Services required include food preparation, beverage service (wine and beer only), staffing, setup, breakdown, and waste removal. The receptions will take place over three consecutive evenings from June 12 to June 14, 2026, on the tall ships Kalmar Nyckel, Sultana, and Providence docked on the Potomac River along Alexandria's waterfront. All services must comply with local health, safety, and alcohol regulations.