Tourism Tech Innovation Program (U. S. Technology Showcase)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 19NP4026Q0018
- 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 44600 Nepal
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Kathmandu seeks commercial services to support the Tourism Tech Innovation Program (U.S. Technology Showcase), a technology-focused initiative designed to foster business partnerships between U.S. and Nepali companies in the tourism sector. The Department of State is procuring managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel along with logistics, coordination, and support services to implement and manage the program. The contractor must facilitate technology demonstrations for mapping, environmental management, and disaster relief applications in high-traffic tourism regions, including the Everest area, with the objective of promoting U.S. technology solutions and enhancing Nepal's tourism infrastructure. While the pre-solicitation notice does not explicitly detail evaluation criteria, the government has indicated it may award based on the initial offer without discussion, suggesting price and technical capability will be primary considerations. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 16, 2026, with a response deadline of April 30, 2026, and prospective offerors must submit quotations electronically to KTMContracts@state.gov in MS Word, Excel, or PDF format.
This contract opportunity includes no set-aside designations and will be awarded as a firm fixed price contract with an anticipated performance period of one year. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, and no incumbent contractor or current contract values are identified. The contract falls under NAICS code 541820 (Public Relations Agencies) and PSC code R499 (Support: Professional Services), indicating the classification focuses on professional services and public relations support. All responsible sources are eligible to submit quotations, and prospective offerors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award. Primary points of contact are Albina Collingham and Sunil Pandit at the U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, with the full solicitation expected to be launched on SAM.gov following this pre-solicitation notice period.
Notice text
Commercial services to support the Tourism Tech Innovation Program (U.S. Technology Showcase).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-solicitation Notice-RFQ-19NP4026Q0018.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ#19NP4026Q0018-Tourism Tech Innovation | Special Notice | |
| RFQ#19NP4026Q0018-Tourism Tech Innovation | Special Notice | |
| RFQ#19NP4026Q0018-Tourism Tech Innovation | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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