The U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata, India needs to establish the Space Experiential Learning Center (SELC) as an interactive, visually engaging, and educational exhibit that promotes American leadership in space technology and inspires STEM learning through experiential tools at the American Center situated in Kolkata, West Bengal, India by a qualified company specializing in that work. The Space Experiential Learning Center (SELC) at the American Center Kolkata is an immersive, interactive exhibit space focused on showcasing U.S. achievements in space exploration and fostering U.S.–India collaboration in science and technology. This installation will serve students and educators in Eastern India, combining digital kiosks, physical models, and hands-on STEM activities to promote scientific inquiry, creativity, and interest in space sciences.
RFQ TIMELINE:
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Registration for site visit: By 4:00 pm (IST), Monday, September 1, 2025 (IST) to ChakrabortySX2@state.gov and PoddarAX@state.gov .
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Date of site visit: Wednesday, September 03, 2025 at 11:30 am (IST) at the American Center located at No. 38A, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata – 700071 (India).
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Deadline to submit technical queries: 12:00 noon IST) on Monday, September 8, 2025 to DastgirQR@state.gov and GouldB@state.gov with Cc to ChakrabortySX2@state.gov and PoddarAX@state.gov.
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Deadline for submission of quotation: 11:00 am (IST) on Friday, September 12, 2025 to DastgirQR@state.gov and GouldB@state.gov with Cc to ChakrabortySX2@state.gov and PoddarAX@state.gov. Note: Your quotation for the subject work must be submitted electronically via email with subject line “191N3025Q0006 - PR15500012 - Space Experiential Learning Center”. Quotes submitted to any other email addresses and after the deadline shall not be considered.
