PAS: Safe Migration Through Community Screening

The U.S. Embassy Kathmandu is soliciting proposals under contract number 19NP4026Q0032 for a documentary-based public awareness campaign titled Safe Migration Through Community Screening, aimed at deterring irregular migration from Nepal by showcasing the real-life consequences faced by migrants and their families. The project requires the production of original documentary films, the organization of facilitated community screenings in high-emigration districts of Nepal, a nationwide social media campaign, and the development of culturally tailored outreach materials to promote informed decision-making. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis as a firm fixed-price agreement, with no set-aside provisions for small or socioeconomic businesses. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to KTMContracts@state.gov no later than August 20, 2026, and must not exceed 20MB per file, with larger submissions requiring segmentation into multiple emails. Offerors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov as mandated by FAR 52.204-7, and acceptable formats include PDF, Word, and Excel files. The place of performance is Kathmandu, Nepal, with administrative oversight originating from the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. While the period of performance is anticipated to be one year, specific start and end dates are not provided, and no detailed cost estimates, pricing structures, or invoicing procedures are included in the pre-solicitation materials. Evaluation criteria beyond technical acceptability and price are not disclosed, and no inspection standards, quality metrics, or acceptance protocols are specified. Key contacts include William J. Miskelly and Bidhya Gyawali, though their official roles as contracting officers or representatives are not defined in the available documentation.