Presolicitation SAM Notice_19NP4026Q0007_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. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, is issuing a Presolicitation Notice for Food Services for Marine Security Guards (MSG) at the Marine Security Guard Residence (MSGR) in Kathmandu, Nepal. This requirement involves providing all necessary managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel, as well as transportation, to perform the services. The anticipated contract will be for a base year with two one-year option periods and is expected to be a Firm Fixed Price type contract.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide a comprehensive food services program for the U.S. Government Kathmandu Post's Marine Security Guards. This includes:
- Provision of a food services program.
- Provision of all necessary managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel.
- Provision of all transportation required to perform the services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipated Firm Fixed Price contract)
- Duration: Base year + two one-year option periods
- Set-Aside: None specified; all responsible sources may submit a quotation.
- Product Service Code: S203 (Food Services)
- Published: February 24, 2026
- Status: This solicitation is not yet ready to be issued and will be launched on SAM.gov when available.
Submission & Evaluation
- All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database prior to contract award (FAR provision 52.204-7). Prospective offerors are encouraged to register early.
- The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion.
- Quotations, once the solicitation is released, must be submitted electronically to KTMContracts@state.gov.
- Submission format: MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf).
- File size limit: 20MB per file; submissions exceeding 20MB must be made in separate files.
Additional Notes
- Place of Performance: U.S. Embassy Nepal, 2976 Narayan Gopal Marg., Brahma Cottage, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu-3, Nepal.
- Primary Point of Contact: William J Miskelly (MISKELLYWJ@state.gov, Phone: 00977-1-423-4000, Fax: 00977-1-4007277).
- Secondary Point of Contact: Vineet Chaudhary (chaudharyv@state.gov, Phone: 00977-1-423-4594, Fax: 00977-1-4007277).