Pre Solicitation_ PMSC for Fuel Mgmt. System

SOL #: 19NP4026Q0342Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State

State, Department Of

U.S. EMBASSY KATHMANDU

WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Kathmandu, NP-BA, Nepal

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Fuels, Lubricants, Oils, And Waxes (J091)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ed71cd4782604f5da54818320f4e3b85/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 12, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 6, 2026

Response Deadline

Mar 4, 2026, 11:15 AM

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 has issued a Presolicitation for a Preventive Maintenance Service Contract (PMSC) for Fuel Distribution Systems at its Chancery and Phora locations in Kathmandu, Nepal. This contract aims to ensure the operational integrity of fuel systems by addressing maintenance and water-related issues. The solicitation is anticipated to be released in the first week of March 2026.

Scope of Work

The awarded contractor will provide comprehensive preventive maintenance services for fuel distribution systems. This includes logistics, customs, shipping, transportation, labor, necessary water treatment chemicals, testing equipment, and administrative support. A key focus will be on controlling water-related problems such as corrosion, scaling, general deposits, and microbiological fouling within these systems.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
Contract Type: Preventive Maintenance Service Contract (PMSC)
Duration: A base year with four one-year option periods.
Set-Aside: This opportunity is open to all responsible sources.
Anticipated Solicitation Release: First week of March 2026.
Published Date: February 12, 2026.
Place of Performance: Kathmandu, Nepal.

Eligibility & Submission

All responsible sources are encouraged to submit an offer for consideration once the solicitation is released. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database prior to submitting any offer. The response date provided in this synopsis (March 4, 2026) is not a firm date; the actual due date will be specified in the forthcoming Request for Proposal (RFP).