Creator’s Mela Expansion and Regional Commercial Hubs program for the U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal.
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal is issuing a Presolicitation for commercial services to support the Creator's Mela Expansion and Regional Commercial Hubs program. This initiative aims to implement and expand the Creator's Mela and establish regional commercial hubs, requiring managerial, administrative, direct labor, logistics, coordination, and support services. The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price, with a performance period of one year. All responsible sources are eligible to submit quotations once the full solicitation is released.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Implementing and expanding the Creator's Mela initiative.
- Establishing regional commercial hubs.
- Providing managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel.
- Delivering logistics, coordination, and support services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (for a future Firm Fixed Price contract)
- Anticipated Performance: One year
- Set-Aside: None specified (open to all responsible sources)
- Published: April 15, 2026
- Presolicitation Response Date: April 29, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
The official solicitation is not yet issued but will be launched on SAM.gov when available. When released, quotations/proposals should be submitted electronically to KTMContracts@state.gov. Submissions must be in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format, with a file size limit of 20MB per file (larger submissions require multiple emails). The award may be based on the initial offer without discussions. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database prior to contract award.
Additional Notes
For inquiries, contact Albina Collingham at CollinghamA@state.gov or 97714234000, or Sunil Pandit at pandits@state.gov or 014234564.