PAS: Future Ready Nepal: Workforce Skills for the Next Generation

The Department of State, U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, is issuing RFQ 19NP4026Q0033 (PAS: Future Ready Nepal – Workforce Skills for the Next Generation) for a one‑year, firm‑fixed‑price contract to design, develop, and deliver a comprehensive workforce‑readiness program in Kathmandu, Nepal. The effort includes creating curricula, agendas, facilitator guides, and participant materials covering professional communication, digital skills, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, leadership, and career development; identifying and coordinating qualified facilitators and industry experts; providing a detailed work plan, equipment and supply list, quality‑assurance and oversight plan, and, if required, insurance documentation. Offerors must submit a strategic plan addressing all elements of the Performance Work Statement, demonstrate possession or acquisition plans for required resources, and provide evidence of necessary licenses, permits, and past performance. The solicitation is a women‑owned small‑business (WOSB) set‑aside and may be eligible for HUBZone consideration. All proposals must comply with the incorporated FAR and DOSAR clauses (e.g., 52.204‑7, 52.204‑16, 52.225‑25, DOSAR 652.242‑70) and the Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (QASP) for COR monitoring. Offers are due 20 August 2026, 1700 local time; questions must be directed to Bidhya Gyawali (gyawalib@state.gov) with a copy to KTMContracts@state.gov. The contract will have no one‑year options and will be awarded under a rated order (DPAS).

Notice ID

d5bf032992d245d18afec3ff0861fd93

Solicitation Number

19NP4026Q0033

NAICS Code

541820

Classification Code

R499