Closed User Group (CUG) Network Integration & Interoperability

The contract seeks to establish and maintain a secure Closed User Group (CUG) network designed to facilitate seamless, encrypted communication among U.S. Government agencies operating in Kathmandu, Nepal, regardless of differing mobile carriers or service providers. This initiative is critical for ensuring reliable, real-time coordination across departments within the U.S. Embassy and other federal entities stationed in the region, with all communications restricted to authorized users and protected against interception or unauthorized access. The system must support interoperability across diverse telecommunications infrastructure while meeting stringent U.S. government security standards for confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The effort is scoped specifically for performance in Kathmandu, with the successful contractor responsible for deploying, configuring, and sustaining the CUG infrastructure to address local operational and technical challenges. The network must remain resilient under varying environmental, political, and infrastructural conditions in the region. As a subcontract under NAICS code 518210, the work falls under information technology and telecommunications services, and the response deadline is set for May 11, 2026. All activities must comply with U.S. Department of State protocols, and the solution must enable uninterrupted communication for diplomatic, security, and operational missions without reliance on public or commercial mobile networks.