First Responders, First Voices: Crisis Tech & Media Expo.

The U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, under the Department of State, is preparing to solicit services for the “First Responders, First Voices: Crisis Tech & Media Expo,” a year-long program designed to showcase American emergency preparedness and communications technologies to strengthen Nepal’s media, disaster response, and crisis communication capabilities. The initiative will center around a national expo and bootcamp, bringing together journalists, content creators, technology companies, and disaster response professionals for hands-on demonstrations, training, and networking. The contractor will be responsible for managing all administrative, logistical, and operational aspects of the event, including personnel, coordination, and support services to ensure successful implementation. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed price basis, with the government reserving the right to make an award without discussions based on the initial offer. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and possess a valid Unique Entity ID, as required by FAR provision 52.204-7. The performance location is at the U.S. Embassy Kathmandu in Nepal, with the anticipated period of performance spanning one year. Proposals must be submitted electronically to KTMContracts@state.gov in MS Word, Excel, or PDF format, with individual files not exceeding 20MB; larger submissions must be split across multiple emails. The solicitation number is 19NP4026Q0035, and while the official solicitation is not yet issued, the anticipated response deadline is August 14, 2026. Primary points of contact are William J. Miskelly and Sunil Pandit, reachable through the U.S. Embassy Kathmandu’s phone lines. No set-aside provisions apply, and the NAICS code is 541820, indicating professional, scientific, and technical services related to advertising, marketing, and public relations. Although detailed evaluation factors, pricing, delivery schedules, and specific deliverables are not yet published, the program aims to foster business partnerships and promote U.S. technology adoption through targeted engagement with Nepal’s emergency response and media communities. The final solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov, following the pre-solicitation notice currently available.