Mobile Telecommunications 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. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Kathmandu is seeking Mobile Telecommunications Services for the U.S. Mission in Nepal. This Presolicitation notice indicates an upcoming requirement for a licensed provider to operate cellular network services. Quotations will be considered, with a response date of March 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel, along with transportation, tools, instrumentation, equipment, and supplies required to perform Mobile Telecommunications Services. Key requirements include:
- Provision of Mobile Telecommunications Services.
- Contractor must be a licensed mobile telecommunications service provider authorized by the Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) to operate cellular network services within Nepal.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipated Firm Fixed Price contract)
- Duration: One base year with three one-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: All responsible sources may submit a quotation (no specific set-aside).
- Response Due: March 30, 2026, 18:15 UTC
- Published: March 13, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
The solicitation is not yet issued but will be launched on SAM.gov. Quotations must be submitted electronically to KTMContracts@state.gov. Acceptable formats include MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf), with a file size limit of 20MB per file (multiple emails permitted). The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. Contractors must be registered in the SAM Database prior to contract award.
Additional Notes
The place of performance is U.S. Embassy Nepal, 2976 Narayan Gopal Marg, Brahma Cottage, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu-3, Nepal. Points of contact for inquiries are Albina Collingham (collinghama@state.gov, 014234000) and Vineet Chaudhary (chaudharyv@state.gov, 0097714234594).