Consular Densification, U. S. Embassy Kathmandu
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19GE5025R0129
- Agency
- Office of Acquisition Management Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238310 Drywall and Insulation Contractors
- Place of performance
- Nepal
- Points of contact
-
- David Machen machendd@state.gov +49697535-3306
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State Office of Acquisition Management, through the Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, Germany, is seeking a contractor for a Consular Densification project at the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal. The project involves complete construction services, contract coordination, and supervision for Minor Construction Improvements (MCI) including furniture densification to replace 35 L-shaped workstations with 44 benching workstations (GFCI), demolition of one enclosed office, and construction of three new offices. Contractors must possess authorization to operate and do business in Nepal, demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English, maintain active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and provide detailed information about licensing requirements and work authorization capabilities. The successful contractor will be required to provide surety bonding totaling 40% of the contract value through Irrevocable Letters of Credit or other acceptable security. Companies interested in participating must submit written correspondence by August 7, 2025, to machendd@state.gov including firm details, contact information, and complete physical and mailing addresses, with a government site visit anticipated for approximately August 14th.
This procurement opportunity uses full and open competition procedures with no set-aside designation and no current or incumbent contractors identified. The contract magnitude is anticipated to range between $500,000 and $5,000,000 for the entire project, with the notice containing conflicting information showing both $500,000-$1,000,000 and $1,000,000-$5,000,000 ranges in different sections. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price Construction contract during the third quarter of calendar year 2025. The project specifically involves replacing 35 existing L-shaped workstations with 44 new benching workstations and constructing three new offices while demolishing one existing enclosed office. Only companies that submit a complete letter of interest and application checklist will receive access to the full solicitation package when available, as the documents will not be posted on SAM.gov.
Notice text
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Consular Densification Project, US Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal
The Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, Germany, intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price Construction type contract during the third quarter of calendar year 2025.
The successful contractor shall provide complete construction services, contract coordination, and supervision, including but not limited to the management and construction necessary to meet the requirements of the contract within the established timeframe.
The contractor shall design and construct the Minor Construction Improvements (MCI) – Consular Densification project which includes furniture densification replacing 35 L-shaped workstations with 44 benching workstations (GFCI). The project also includes the demolition of one enclosed office and the construction of three new offices.
The magnitude of this project is anticipated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000 U.S. Dollars for the entire project.
Companies interested in the solicitation should express their interest by written correspondence, no later than Tuesday, August 7, 2025, at the following email addresses machendd@state.gov and MUST include the following information: Name of Firm, Name, Telephone, Email Address of Point of Contact and Complete Physical and Mailing Address of Firm. DO NOT TELEPHONE.
Firms shall be knowledgeable in written and spoken English.
APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION CHECK LIST
In applying for the solicitation material, you are acknowledging that your company can reach compliance with the following highlighted requirements included in the solicitation.
In accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999), it will be necessary for your organization to possess authorization to operate and do business in the country in which this contract will be performed. Contractors shall be required to provide:
a. A thorough description as to what steps you have taken to investigate all requirements to obtain authorization to perform in the given country,
b. Details of your findings and a description of what your organization will be required to undertake to obtain licensing, and
c. Specific information concerning the period of time you anticipate it will take to obtain appropriate authorization.
You will be required to provide information that clearly shows you are able to perform work in Nepal. Any entry or work visa issues requirements must be clearly discussed with a plan to mitigate any risk clearly identified.
Bonding: The successful contractor will be required to provide the government with surety in the form of Irrevocable Letters of Credits, or other acceptable security IAW FAR 52.228-15, totaling 40% of the value of the contract.
Contract award can only be made to a contractor who is registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Please provide your 12-character alphanumeric Unique Entity Identifier when applying to participate in this procurement action.
UEI number: ______________________
System for Award Management: https://sam.gov
The failure to provide the above documentation when submitting your proposal may result in your proposal being found technically unacceptable and removed from the competition without further discussions.
Solicitation and award will be subject to the laws and regulations of the United States of America. This requirement is being competed utilizing full and open competition procedures.
The solicitation package/documents shall not be placed on SAM.gov. Only companies submitting a letter of interest and complete “Application for Solicitation Document” check list attached hereto may receive a copy of the solicitation package/documents when available.
The Government anticipates a site visit to take place on, or about, Thursday, August 14th.
Update #1 ·
Consular Densification Project, US Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal
The Regional Procurement Support Office in Frankfurt, Germany, intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price Construction type contract during the third quarter of calendar year 2025.
The successful contractor shall provide complete construction services, contract coordination, and supervision, including but not limited to the management and construction necessary to meet the requirements of the contract within the established timeframe.
The contractor shall design and construct the Minor Construction Improvements (MCI) – Consular Densification project which includes furniture densification replacing 35 L-shaped workstations with 44 benching workstations (GFCI). The project also includes the demolition of one enclosed office and the construction of three new offices.
The magnitude of this project is anticipated to be between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 U.S. Dollars for the entire project.
Companies interested in the solicitation should express their interest by written correspondence, no later than Tuesday, August 7, 2025, at the following email addresses machendd@state.gov and MUST include the following information: Name of Firm, Name, Telephone, Email Address of Point of Contact and Complete Physical and Mailing Address of Firm. DO NOT TELEPHONE.
Firms shall be knowledgeable in written and spoken English.
APPLICATION FOR SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION CHECK LIST
In applying for the solicitation material, you are acknowledging that your company can reach compliance with the following highlighted requirements included in the solicitation.
In accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999), it will be necessary for your organization to possess authorization to operate and do business in the country in which this contract will be performed. Contractors shall be required to provide:
a. A thorough description as to what steps you have taken to investigate all requirements to obtain authorization to perform in the given country,
b. Details of your findings and a description of what your organization will be required to undertake to obtain licensing, and
c. Specific information concerning the period of time you anticipate it will take to obtain appropriate authorization.
You will be required to provide information that clearly shows you are able to perform work in Nepal. Any entry or work visa issues requirements must be clearly discussed with a plan to mitigate any risk clearly identified.
Bonding: The successful contractor will be required to provide the government with surety in the form of Irrevocable Letters of Credits, or other acceptable security IAW FAR 52.228-15, totaling 40% of the value of the contract.
Contract award can only be made to a contractor who is registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Please provide your 12-character alphanumeric Unique Entity Identifier when applying to participate in this procurement action.
UEI number: ______________________
System for Award Management: https://sam.gov
The failure to provide the above documentation when submitting your proposal may result in your proposal being found technically unacceptable and removed from the competition without further discussions.
Solicitation and award will be subject to the laws and regulations of the United States of America. This requirement is being competed utilizing full and open competition procedures.
The solicitation package/documents shall not be placed on SAM.gov. Only companies submitting a letter of interest and complete “Application for Solicitation Document” check list attached hereto may receive a copy of the solicitation package/documents when available.
The Government anticipates a site visit to take place on, or about, Thursday, August 14th.
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