Tourism Tech Innovation Program (U.S. Technology Showcase)
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, Nepal, under the Department of State, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for commercial services to support the Tourism Tech Innovation Program (U.S. Technology Showcase). This program aims to foster commercial collaboration between U.S. and Nepali technology companies in the tourism sector. The anticipated contract type is Firm Fixed-Price for a one-year performance period. The full solicitation is not yet released, but will be posted on SAM.gov. Responses to the future solicitation will be due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide comprehensive support for a technology-focused event and commercial platform. Key responsibilities include:
- Providing managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel.
- Offering logistics, coordination, and support services.
- Implementing the technology-focused event and commercial platform.
- Facilitating the introduction and demonstration of commercial technology solutions for mapping, environmental management, and disaster relief, particularly in high-traffic tourism regions like the Everest area.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Anticipated Duration: One year
- Set-Aside: None specified (open competition)
- Anticipated Response Due: April 30, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC
- Published Date: April 16, 2026
- Place of Performance: Kathmandu, Nepal
Submission & Evaluation
Once the solicitation is issued, all responsible sources will be invited to submit a quotation. The Government reserves the right to award a contract based on the initial offer without discussions. Quotations must be submitted electronically to KTMContracts@state.gov in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. Each file should not exceed 20MB; larger submissions must be split into multiple files.
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice; the full solicitation will be launched on SAM.gov when available. 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 in advance. Points of contact are Albina Collingham (collinghama@state.gov) and Sunil Pandit (pandits@state.gov).