RFQ - PAS Program Design for American Spaces

The U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, under the Department of State, has issued a solicitation for the Program Design for American Spaces under RFQ number 19NP4026Q0038, aiming to engage a contractor to develop strategic, culturally informed programming that promotes cultural exchange, educational outreach, and public diplomacy through American Spaces. The opportunity is open to all eligible offerors with no set-aside designation and is classified under NAICS code 5419 for other professional, scientific, and technical services. Proposals must be submitted by August 31, 2026, at 8:45 p.m. Eastern Time, following a combined solicitation structure that allows for evaluation based on technical merit, cost effectiveness, and alignment with U.S. foreign policy objectives in Nepal and the broader South Asian region. The contract requires detailed planning and implementation strategies adaptable to local contexts, including virtual and in-person programming that engages diverse audiences such as youth, educators, professionals, and civil society actors. While the place of performance is not explicitly defined, work is expected to support American Spaces primarily in Nepal with potential regional components. Primary point of contact is Albina Collingham at collinghama@state.gov, with Sunil Pandit as secondary contact, both based at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. Prospective offerors are directed to the SAM.gov portal for full solicitation details and submission guidelines.