RFQ_19NP4026Q0002_PMSC for Kitchen Hood, Fire Suppression System & Exhaust Ducts
ID: 19NP4026Q0002Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFUS EMBASSY KATHMANDUWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

NAICS

Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (561790)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIP- FIRE FIGHTING/RESCUE/SAFETY EQUIP; ENVIRON PROTECT EQUIP/MATLS (J042)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/eac3b3c542bd494ca412a8b41fc7c16c/view
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Department of State, through the U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Kitchen Hood, Fire Suppression System, and Exhaust Ducts. This opportunity falls under the NAICS code 561790, which pertains to Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings, and is crucial for ensuring fire safety and compliance within the embassy's facilities. The previous contract for these services, valued at $19,527.07, expired in September 2025, and there is currently no incumbent contractor. Interested vendors can submit proposals without a mandatory site visit, although arrangements for a visit can be made if necessary, with personnel details required by December 18, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders may contact Vineet Chaudhary at chaudharyv@state.gov or William J Miskelly at MISKELLYWJ@state.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Vineet Chaudhary
    0097714234594
    0097714007277
    chaudharyv@state.gov
    William J Miskelly
    014234000
    MISKELLYWJ@state.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Responses to Queries_19NP4026Q0002.pdf
    This government file addresses key questions regarding a federal requirement, confirming that subcontracting is authorized and a U.S.-based prime contractor can submit proposals using locally licensed subcontractors. There is no active incumbent contractor; the last contract for $19,527.07 with Arshiya Enterprises expired in September 2025. A site visit is not mandatory to submit a proposal, but another visit may be arranged if deemed necessary, provided personnel and vehicle details are submitted by December 18, 2025. Notably, no extension to the quotation submission deadline will be granted due to site visit arrangements.
    RFQ_19NP4026Q0002_PMSC for Kitchen Hood_Fire Suppression System_Exhaust Ducts.pdf
    The Department of State's U.S. Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal, issued Solicitation Number 19NP4026Q0002 for a Preventive Maintenance Service Contract. This contract requires the maintenance of Ansul Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression Systems and cleaning of exhaust ducts at Embassy properties. The anticipated performance period includes a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. Offerors must be registered in the SAM database and submit proposals electronically by January 5, 2026, 11:59 pm Kathmandu local time. Queries must be submitted by December 14, 2025. The solicitation outlines specific FAR and DOSAR clauses, including requirements for VAT as a separate line item and adherence to various federal regulations concerning labor, ethics, and foreign procurements.
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