PreSolicitation Notice_19NP4026Q0019_UPSs & EBMs
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 is issuing a Presolicitation Notice for the provision of Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPSs) and Emergency Battery Management (EBMs) in Kathmandu, Nepal. This requirement includes all necessary managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel, as well as transportation, tools, equipment, and supplies. The contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed-Price. Responses are due by June 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide UPSs and EBMs to the U.S. Embassy Nepal. This includes all associated managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel, along with transportation, tools, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies required to perform the services. The contractor must be an Authorized seller of the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipated Firm Fixed-Price)
- Duration: Not specified in this notice.
- Set-Aside: Not specified (open competition implied, all responsible sources may submit).
- Response Due: June 7, 2026, 11:14 AM UTC.
- Published: April 22, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC.
Submission & Evaluation
The solicitation is not yet ready but will be launched on SAM.gov. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. Quotations must be submitted electronically to KTMContracts@state.gov in MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format. File size limit is 20MB per file; larger submissions require separate files/emails.
Eligibility
All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database prior to contract award. Prospective offerors are encouraged to register before submitting quotations/proposals.
Additional Notes
The place of contract performance is U.S. Embassy Nepal, 2976 Narayan Gopal Marg, Brahma Cottage, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu-3, Nepal. Primary Point of Contact: Albina Collingham (collinghama@state.gov, 00977-1-423-4000). Secondary Point of Contact: Vineet Chaudhary (chaudharyv@state.gov, 00977-1-423-4594).