PreSolicitation Notice_19NP4026Q0015_MSG Cook 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 has issued a Pre-solicitation Notice for Food Services for Marine Security Guards (MSG) at the Marine Security Guard Residence (MSGR) in Kathmandu, Nepal. This requirement anticipates a Firm Fixed-Price contract for a base year with one one-year option. The solicitation is not yet ready to be issued but will be launched on SAM.gov.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will be responsible for providing a comprehensive food services program. This includes all necessary managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel, as well as all transportation required to perform these services for the MSG personnel.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed-Price
- Duration: One base year with one one-year option period
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published: April 9, 2026
- Response Due: To be determined upon official solicitation release
Submission & Evaluation
This is a pre-solicitation notice; the official solicitation is not yet available. Once issued on SAM.gov, all responsible sources may submit a quotation. The Government reserves the right to award the contract based on initial offers without discussions. Quotations must be submitted electronically to KTMContracts@state.gov in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format, with a file size limit of 20MB per file.
Eligibility
All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to contract award. Prospective offerors are encouraged to register in SAM before submitting quotations.
Additional Notes
The place of contract performance is the U.S. Embassy Nepal, Kathmandu. Primary Point of Contact: Albina Collingham (collinghama@state.gov, 014234000). Secondary Point of Contact: Vineet Chaudhary (chaudharyv@state.gov, 0097714234594).