Embassy of the United States of America

Praia, Cabo Verde.

SBU - CONTRACTING AND ACQUISITIONS

Date: June 29, 2026

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Subject: Request for Quotations number: 19CV1026Q0004

The Embassy of the United States of America in Praia, Cabo Verde, invites all interested responsible companies to submit a quotation for a new Electric Forklift with the below key specifications. The quotation must include shipping costs to Praia, as well as a guaranteed delivery timeline.

Your quotation must be submitted electronically to PraiaProcurement@state.gov no later than July

20tht, 17:00h (Praia time). Use the subject line “Praia: Electric Forklift - 19CV1026Q0004” in your email response. No quotations will be accepted after the indicated deadline.

Please be advised that all prospective quoters must be registered in the U.S. government’s System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award in case the order amount exceeds $40,000.

Thus, for your convenience, please also see the attachments with guidance for entity registration in SAM.

1. Key specifications:

• Type: Electric (E)

• Voltage: 36 V

• Battery Type: EO

• Maximum Ampere-Hour Capacity: 1320 AH

• Mast Type: FSV

• Rear Tilt: 5°

• Accessory: Side Shifter

• Front Tire Size: 21 × 7 × 15 / Solid

• Rear Tire Size: 16 × 5 × 10-1/2 / Solid

• Front Track Width: 35 in (890 mm)

• Equipment Weight (Without Battery): 7,640 lb (3,460 kg) mailto:PraiaProcurement@state.gov

• Battery Weight (Minimum): 2,400 lb (1,090 kg)

• Battery Weight (Maximum): 3,154 lb (1,430 kg)

• Rated Capacity @ 24 in Load Center: 4,400 lb (1,990 kg)

• Rated Capacity @ 30 in Load Center: 3,860 lb (1,750 kg)

• Lift Height: 189 in (4,800 mm)

• Compliance: ASME / ANSI B56.1 .

2. Pricing and Detailed Requirements

This is a firm-fixed purchase order. Prices shall include all costs associated with the item.

VALUE ADDED TAX

The Contractor shall include applicable VAT as a separate charge on the Invoice.

3. Evaluation Factors:

The Purchase Order will be awarded to the lowest price technically acceptable responsible offeror based on the following Evaluation Factors:

• Compliance with technical specifications

• Price and overall value

• Delivery timeline

• Warranty and service support

• The Government reserves the right to reject proposals that are unreasonably low or high in price.

4. Invoice Submission and Payment information.

The Contractor shall submit invoices electronically to Praiadbo@state.gov and referencing the

Purchase Order number.

Payment shall be made by Electronic Funds Transfer within 30 calendar days upon acceptance of the ordered goods and delivery of a correct invoice.

mailto:Praiadbo@state.gov

5. Delivery Requirements

• Delivery Location: U.S. Embassy Praia Rua Abilio Macedo 6, C.P. 201 - Praia, Cape Verde Island.

• Delivery Timeline: Vendor must specify estimated delivery time from date of award.

Sincerely, Leslie Bowser

Contracting Officer