PreSolicitation Notice_19NP4026Q0021_Network Components Media Converters
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 (Department of State) has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the provision of Network Components Media Converters to the U.S. Mission in Nepal. This notice indicates that the solicitation is not yet ready to be issued, and interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for its future release. The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed Price.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel, as well as transportation, tools, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies required to deliver the Network Components Media Converters and perform associated services.
Key Requirements
- Provision of Network Components Media Converters.
- The contractor must be an Authorized seller of the Original Equipment Manufacturer.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: None specified; all responsible sources may submit a quotation once the solicitation is released.
- Solicitation Status: Not yet issued. The U.S. Embassy Nepal will launch the solicitation on SAM.gov when it becomes available.
- Published Date: April 24, 2026
Submission & Evaluation (Upon Solicitation Release)
- Submission Method: Quotations must be submitted electronically to
KTMContracts@state.gov. - Format: MS Word 2007/2010, MS Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf).
- File Size: Submissions must not exceed 20MB per file; larger submissions require splitting into multiple files.
- Award Basis: The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion.
Eligibility
- All responsible sources may submit a quotation.
- Contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database prior to contract award.
Place of Performance
U.S. Embassy Nepal, 2976 Narayan Gopal Marg, Brahma Cottage, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu-3, Nepal.
Points of Contact
- Primary: Albina Collingham (Email:
collinghama@state.gov, Phone: 014234000) - Secondary: Vineet Chaudhary (Email:
chaudharyv@state.gov, Phone: 0097714234594)