RFQ American Embassy supply and delivery of new vehicle
STATE, DEPARTMENT OF
Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation #
PR16148093
NAICS
4413
PSC
2310
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
July 24, 2026
Response due
August 11, 2026
Place of performance
Pretoria, ZA-GT
What this opportunity is
The U.S. Department of State is soliciting a single vehicle, a multi-purpose vehicle with specific requirements, including a right-hand drive, diesel engine, and leather seats. The vehicle must be delivered within 90 days from the date of order and meets various safety, interior, and exterior features. This opportunity is open to all businesses, as no set-aside is used, and bidders should track the solicitation for updates. The quoted price should include various costs, such as on-the-road costs, road permit, and CO2 emissions tax, and remain valid until September 30, 2026.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
The following minimum requirements must be met:
Vehicle Description: 1 MPV: Ford Tourneo, Kia Carnival, VW Transporter Kombi
or equivalent.
Quantity: 1
The Embassy requires the vehicle to be delivered within 90 days from date of order
(PO) issued. Ex-Bonded Purchase (to excl MIDP duty Tax & Ad Valorem
(Diplomatic vehicle).
• Right Hand Drive
• Platform Type: Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Engine and Transmission
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Cylinders: 4
• Minimum Engine Capacity: 2.0 Liter
• Maximum Engine Capacity: 3.0 Liter
• Minimum Engine Power: 125kW
• Minimum Fuel Tank Capacity: 70 Liter, or more
• Drivetrain: Front Wheel Drive or 4WD
• Transmission: Automatic
Interior Features
• Minimum Seating Capacity: 7
• Seat Trim: Leather
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• Floor Carpet: Rubber
• Air Conditioning: Yes, Driver Cab and Passenger Compartment
• Audio System: Factory fitted radio and speakers with Android Auto and
Apple CarPlay
• Navigation System: No
Exterior Features
• Color: White
• Wheels: Steel, with full size spare wheel
• Towbar: Yes
• Bull bar: Optional
Safety Features
• Reverse Camera with display on either Center Console or Rear-View Mirror
• Factory fitted rear Park Distance Sensors
• Smash & Grab film fitted on all windows with maximum tint of 35%, or
similar
• Automatic Door Locks
General
• Maintenance Plan: 5 years / 100 000km, or better
• Warranty: 2 years / 100 000km, or better
• Quoted price should include Road Worthiness Certificate / on-the-road costs
• Quoted price should include 21 Day South African Road Permit (permit
allows the vehicle to be transported from Dealership to Embassy without
registration documents) prior to the full Diplomatic registration and licensing that
is done by the Embassy via Foreign Affairs (DIRCO).
• Quoted price should include Microdot (DataDot).
• Quoted price should include delivery costs
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• Quoted price should include CO2 emissions tax
• Quoted price should include anticipated vehicle increases
• Quoted price should include MIDP duty and Ad Valorem (diplomatic
vehicle, US Embassy will provide a Certificate A for custom duties exemption)
• Quoted price must be valid until 30 September 2026
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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