GSO: BPA Set up for Airport Expediter Services
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, under the Department of State, is seeking offers for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Airport Expediter Services for both arrivals and departures. This solicitation aims to award a contract to the responsible company submitting the lowest priced acceptable offer. Services will be performed in Kathmandu, Nepal. Quotations are due by April 26, 2026, at 1700 hrs.
Scope of Work
The awarded contractor will provide comprehensive airport expediter services, including:
- Greeting and assisting guests upon arrival and departure.
- Facilitating immigration and visa procedures.
- Assisting with baggage claim.
- Coordinating with motor pool or hotel shuttles.
- Escorting guests through check-in and security processes.
- Submitting job completion reports via email.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ 19NP4026Q0012)
- Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Duration: One-year base period with potential for one-year options.
- Maximum Value: NPR 20,00,000.00 for all orders under the BPA.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Place of Performance: Kathmandu, Nepal.
- Quotations Due: April 26, 2026, 1700 hrs (local time).
- Published Date: March 25, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offer. Acceptability will be determined by compliance with RFQ terms, including technical information in Section 3. Contractor responsibility will be assessed based on FAR 9.1 requirements (financial resources, performance ability, integrity, experience, etc.). The government reserves the right to reject unreasonably low or high offers.
Submission Requirements:
- Quotations must be in English and submitted electronically to KTMContracts@state.gov.
- Acceptable formats: MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf).
- Email file size must not exceed 30MB.
- Required documents include: SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information in Section 3, and proof of SAM Registration.
- Offerors must be registered in the SAM database prior to submission.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Bidhya Gyawali at gyawalib@state.gov, copied to KTMContracts@state.gov.