Questions and Answers for Compact SUV, U. S. Embassy Ankara, Türkiye
This Special Notice is from the U.S. Department of State's U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye, and it provides answers to questions posed by potential offerors for a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) (Solicitation 19TU15-24-Q-4155).
The purpose of this Special Notice is to clarify the requirements for the SUV procurement, including that the vehicle must be a new, not pre-owned, 2024 model that meets the technical specifications in the solicitation. Crossover SUVs are acceptable if they fully comply with the requirements. The vehicle must be covered by the manufacturer's standard warranty in Türkiye, and the seller must provide documentation demonstrating they are an authorized dealer or reseller. Delivery must be to the U.S. Embassy's address or a designated bonded warehouse in Ankara, with the vehicle in brand new, fully operational condition. No specific make or model is specified, but it must have post-sales service and spare parts support available in Türkiye. The deadline for this procurement is July 30, 2024, and there are no set-asides or eligibility restrictions mentioned.
PR12704569 Department of State US Embassy Ankara
7/29/24, 12:34 PM Solicitation for Compact SUV, U. S. Embassy Ankara, Türkiye
The U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye is seeking proposals for a brand-new, left-hand drive, front-wheel drive, 5-seater, 4-door sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a gasoline turbocharged engine not exceeding 1.5 liters and a minimum 8-speed automatic transmission. Hybrid capability is preferred but not mandatory. Vendors must submit their quotations by 1500 hours (GMT+3) on July 30, 2024, and provide various supporting documents including an SF-18 form, solicitation amendments, System for Award Management (SAM) registration, vehicle specifications, manufacturer authorization, and a warranty certification. For proposals exceeding $30,000, the Unique Entity Identification (UEI) and NCAGE numbers are also required. The award will be made to the vendor offering the lowest-priced, technically-acceptable proposal.
This solicitation is not set-aside for any specific business category. The Place of Performance is İşçi Blokları, 06530 Çankaya/Ankara, Türkiye. The required quantity is three (3) vehicles, and the vehicles must be delivered within 30 calendar days of award. The manufacturer's warranty must be a minimum of 4 years/100,000 km.
19TU1524Q4155 Department of State US Embassy Ankara
7/23/24, 10:26 AM Pre-Solicitation Notice for Compact SUV, U. S. Embassy Ankara, Türkiye
Paragraph 1:
The Department of State, U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Turkiye, is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the procurement of a Compact Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with automatic transmission. The contractor will be required to provide the specified vehicle and deliver it either to the Embassy compound or a bonded warehouse designated by the Embassy. The Government intends to award a purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although discussions may be held with companies in the competitive range if deemed necessary. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered.
Paragraph 2:
This solicitation is not set-aside for any specific type of business. The Government has not identified any potential incumbents or current contractors. The award value and budget range have not been specified in the Pre-Solicitation Notice. The quantity of the required vehicle is one, and the delivery timeline is not explicitly stated, but the solicitation will be issued no earlier than July 23rd, 2024.
PR12704569 Department of State US Embassy Ankara
7/9/24, 12:38 PM