Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Elevator control system upgrade goods & services

The U.S. Department of State, Embassy Kathmandu, intends to award a sole-source contract to Continental Associates Pvt. Ltd for elevator control system upgrade goods and services. This requirement involves two OTIS GEN2 traction elevators installed in December 2005 at the Chancery building. The project scope includes upgrading the control systems and restoring non-functional security features mandated by the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, specifically the T17 Night Shutdown and Capture Operations, to ensure continued safe and secure facility operations.

The performance of these services will take place in Kathmandu, Nepal. This special notice, identified by solicitation number 19NP4026Q0025, is classified under NAICS 333921, Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing, and PSC Z1NZ, Maintenance of Other Utilities. There is no set-aside designated for this procurement.

Responses from parties capable of fulfilling these requirements are due by May 22, 2026, at 17:00 local time and should be submitted via email to the primary point of contact, Albina Collingham. The notice was published on May 14, 2026, and includes two attachments: a Statement of Work and a Special Notice document.