RFQ-19NP4025Q0016 PAS U. S. Startup Weekend Challenge
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19NP4025Q0016
- 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
- 54199 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Place of performance
- Kathmandu Bagmati 44600 Nepal
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu is seeking a vendor to design and execute the PAS U.S. Startup Weekend Challenge, a three-day entrepreneurship program targeting students, young entrepreneurs, and early-stage founders across multiple American Spaces in Nepal. The procurement is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract requiring the contractor to develop bilingual learning materials, recruit American business mentors, implement a hybrid in-person and virtual event format, and conduct a pitch competition with U.S. private sector judges. Key qualifications include five years of experience with startup accelerator programs in Nepal or South Asia, strong U.S. business partnerships, demonstrated ability to manage hybrid events with equitable provincial participation, and proven reporting capabilities. The evaluation will focus on these experience requirements along with the vendor's strategic approach to program delivery and documented past performance. Proposals must be submitted electronically to KTMContracts@state.gov by September 14, 2025, with comprehensive documentation including past performance references, strategic plans, and required federal representations and certifications.
This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to full and open competition. No information regarding potential incumbents or current contractors was provided in the solicitation materials. While specific award values or budget ranges were not disclosed, the contract structure is firm-fixed-price with a one-year performance period. The contractor must deliver specific milestones including a program design toolkit within 60 days of award, followed by mentor and judge recruitment, participant recruitment reporting, pitch event execution, and a final impact report. The place of performance is Kathmandu, Nepal, with the program designed to reach participants from diverse provinces throughout the country through the hybrid delivery format across multiple American Spaces locations.
Notice text
RFQ-19NP4025Q0016 PAS U.S. Startup Weekend Challenge
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| RFQ-19NP4025Q0016 PAS U.S. Startup Weekend Challenge.pdf |
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