RFP#19NP4026R003 -Shipping and Packing Solicitation
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- Solicitation number
- 19NP4026R003
- 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
- 541614 Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- 44600 Nepal
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, operating under the Department of State, has issued Special Notice RFP#19NP4026R003 for shipping and packing solicitation services. This Special Notice was posted on December 16, 2025, and represents a pre-solicitation conference opportunity for vendors interested in providing logistics support to the embassy. The solicitation seeks qualified contractors to deliver comprehensive shipping, packing, crating, and storage services for the embassy's operational needs in Nepal. The opportunity is categorized under Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (NAICS 541614) and falls within the Support-Management: Logistics Support category (PSC R706). This is a civilian agency procurement with no set-aside restrictions.
The primary objective of this solicitation is to establish an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract whereby task orders will be distributed equitably among successful contractors for shipping and packing services. Contractors must submit proposals exclusively to KTMContracts@state.gov by January 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time, with vendor questions having been accepted through December 12, 2025. Eligible contractors must provide their own warehouse facilities meeting stringent standards (dry, secure, pest-free conditions), handle both packing and unpacking operations at various locations, and utilize U.S. flag carriers for international shipments when feasible. Key requirements include complete SAM registration prior to final award, compliance with a 13% VAT assessment, and acceptance of a 2% payment withholding for contractor claims. Contractors must also be prepared to work with Government Bills of Lading (GBL) issued for each shipment to authorize transportation proceedings.
Notice text
Minutes and Question & Answer- Solicitation 19NP4026R003-Shipping and Packing Solicitation
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
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| RFP#19NP4026R003 -Shipping and Packing Solicitation | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| RFP#19NP4026R003 -Shipping and Packing Solicitation | Solicitation |
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