PAS: Future Ready Nepal: Workforce Skills for the Next Generation
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19NP4026Q0033
- Agency
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US Embassy Kathmandu
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541820 Public Relations Agencies
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Place of performance
- Kathmandu Bagmati 44600 Nepal
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Kathmandu seeks design, coordination, and implementation of Future Ready Nepal: Workforce Skills for the Next Generation, a nationwide workforce development initiative, with quotations due August 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM Nepal time. This is a one-year firm fixed-price contract with no set-aside.
Place of performance is Kathmandu, Nepal. The program targets youth ages 18–30, including university students, recent graduates, TVET students, entrepreneurs, and early-career professionals, delivering practical training in workforce readiness, professional communication, digital skills, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Implementation runs September 2026 through July 2027 across ten phases and spans nationwide delivery through American Spaces and partner institutions.
Offerors must demonstrate minimum five years of experience implementing workforce development or related programs in Nepal with at least two comparable project references, a strong network of qualified trainers and facilitators, proven multi-location program management capability, and adequate staffing and financial capacity. Key deliverables include program design and curricula development, nationwide implementation coordinated with the Embassy, participant recruitment and engagement, facilitator and mentor coordination, logistical management, professional photography and videography documentation, and progress reporting. Pricing is in Nepalese Rupees with Value Added Tax shown separately on invoices.
Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Evaluation emphasizes contractor responsibility per FAR 9.1, including adequate financial resources, compliance capability, satisfactory business integrity, necessary organization and experience, and required equipment and facilities. The NAICS code is 541820, Public Relations Agencies; PSC code is R499, Support–Professional: Other. Quotations must be submitted electronically to KTMContracts@state.gov and include SF-1449, pricing information, Section 5 representations and certifications, proof of SAM registration, and information specified in Section 3.
Notice text
The U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal, intends to issue a solicitation for PAS: Future Ready Nepal: Workforce Skills for the Next Generation – A nationwide workforce development initiative that builds English, leadership, career readiness, and professional skills while strengthening long-term engagement between young Nepalis and the United States. Through practical training, mentorship, and professional networking opportunities, participants will gain the skills needed to compete in today's workforce and connect with U.S.-aligned educational and career pathways. Programming will be delivered through American Spaces and partner institutions across Nepal.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ 19NP4026Q0033- PAS Future Ready Nepal - Next-Gen Skills - pdf.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| PAS: Future Ready Nepal: Workforce Skills for the Next Generation | Pre-Solicitation |
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