U. S. -India Technology Cooperation for Innovation growth workshop series

The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Consulate General Chennai, seeks planning, organization, and execution of a U.S.-India Technology Cooperation for Innovation Growth workshop series, with quotations due August 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (IST). Technical queries are due August 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (IST). No set-aside applies; all responsible sources may submit quotations.

Place of performance is Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, with in-person workshops held there. The vendor is responsible for all logistical arrangements including venue selection, participant recruitment and coordination, speaker identification and management, materials development, equipment and AV support, catering, and post-event documentation and reporting. The vendor shall select participants with U.S. Consulate approval. India-based implementation partners and subcontractors are permitted for local logistics and participant engagement, provided they are identified before contract signature and cleared by the Consulate.

All materials generated during contract performance—including workshop proceedings, research findings, presentations, and reports—become U.S. Government property with unlimited government rights. Vendors are prohibited from using, publishing, or disseminating project data externally without prior written authorization from the Contracting Officer's Representative. Vendors must identify any pre-existing proprietary data, tools, or methodologies in proposals.

The initial workshop series is scheduled to commence October or November 2026. Deliverables include a gap report on barriers affecting U.S. companies, universities, and research partners before workshop commencement, and a recommendation report based on workshop results afterward.

The procurement is firm fixed price with no additional charges for currency fluctuation. Quotations must include clear line item breakdowns and applicable Goods & Service Tax for India-based vendors. SAM registration is mandatory for orders exceeding $40,000. Payment is made via Electronic Fund Transfer within Net 30 days of completion and invoice submission. Award goes to the lowest priced, technically acceptable responsible bidder meeting Consulate requirements and based on satisfactory past performance. The NAICS code is 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Vendor safety requirements apply throughout workshop execution.