19M05526Q0006-Purchase of Vehicle-1- Mid Size Sport Utility Vehicle_signed.pdf

The Embassy of the United States of America Rabat, Morocco

April 27, 2026

Subject: RFQ 19M05526Q0006 – Purchase of One (1) Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)

Dear Prospective Quoters, The U.S. Embassy Rabat has a requirement for the provision and delivery of one (1) Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) in accordance with the specifications and the terms and conditions set forth herein.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offeror/quoter who is a responsible contractor, in accordance with FAR 52.212-1. The Government intends to make an award based on initial quotations without holding discussions; however, discussions may be conducted with vendors within the competitive range if necessary.

Vendors are advised that offers will be evaluated solely on the mandatory specifications listed below. Additional features or options beyond the stated requirements may be accepted by the Government but will not be considered in the technical evaluation nor factored into the ranking of vendors’ price. Pricing information for any optional features will be disregarded.

Quotation Due Date: 17:00 GMT+1 on May 26, 2026.

All offers shall be Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The quoted price must include all labor, materials, overhead, profit, and transportation necessary to deliver the vehicle to the U.S. Embassy Rabat.

Payment will only be made for items explicitly itemized in the vendor’s quotation. No additional charges not included in the submitted quotation will be considered. The applicable Value Added Tax (VAT) should be separately listed in the quotation or invoice.

Delivery timelines will be considered during the technical evaluation. The Government reserves the right to place an order with any vendor whose offered SUV meets all mandatory specifications and can ensure delivery in the shortest timeframe, preferably within 45 days of order issuance. If the awarded vendor fails to deliver within the agreed timeframe, the Embassy reserves the right to withdraw the order unilaterally and procure the vehicle from another vendor.

An invoice shall be issued only after delivery of the vehicle and submission of all required documentation. Full payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of a proper invoice.

Only companies or individuals specializing in this field should apply.

15. SAM Registration:

• Notwithstanding FAR 4.203-1(b)(5)(ii), the Contracting Officer has determined that it is in the best interest of the U.S. Government to accept quotations from offerors that are and are not registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov

• Offerors with an active SAM registration need only provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and are not required to complete the information in 52.204-90 since relevant information is found in their SAM registration.

• Offerors without an active SAM registration must complete FAR 52.204-90, Offeror Identification, in Section 5, Representations and Certifications. This information must be updated annually if option years are included in the solicitation or award.

Interested parties shall submit their quotation electronically to rabatgsocontracts@state.gov.

Electronic submissions must not exceed 30MB in total size.

In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-1449

2. Section I, Pricing

3. Section 5 Representations and Certifications

Sincerely, Marc Hildwein

Contracting Officer mailto:rabatgsocontracts@state.gov

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I - THE SCHEDULE

I.I PRICING

I.II SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 3 - OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION I- THE SCHEDULE

I. PRICING

I.I. VALUE ADDED TAX:

VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in the CLIN rates. Instead, it will be priced as a separate Line Item in the contract and on Invoices. Local law dictates the portion of the contract price that is subject to VAT; this percentage is multiplied only against that portion.

I.II. PRICING

Description Unit Qty Unit Price

(MAD)

Total Price

(MAD)

(2026 Mid-Size SUV, AWD/4WD) Each 1 Pursuant to advertisement and the detailed specifications

Total without Tax

Total Local Taxes (MAD)

TOTAL AMOUNT (MAD)

*Prices should be in MAD

I.II SCOPE OF WORK

1. Introduction The U.S. Embassy Rabat requires the supply and delivery of one (1) new 2026 model-year Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). The vehicle must be commonly available in Morocco to ensure operational blending, serviceability, and availability of spare parts.

2. Vehicle Category & General Requirements The contractor shall provide a vehicle that meets or exceeds the following minimum specifications:

• Type: Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)

• Model Year: 2026 (brand new, unused)

• Seating Capacity: 5 to 7 passengers

• Drive Configuration: AWD or 4WD

• Fuel Type: Diesel, Gasoline, or Hybrid

• Transmission: Automatic (6–8 speed preferred)

• Steering: Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

• Exterior Color: Gray or Black

• Interior Color: Black or dark tone

• Availability: Vehicle must be available from a dealer in Rabat or surrounding cities

• Warranty: Minimum 5 years or 150,000 km

• Make/Model: Must be a mid-size SUV commonly found in Morocco

3. Engine & Performance Requirements

• Engine power: 180–300 horsepower (or equivalent hybrid output)

• Engine size: Minimum 4 cylinders, displacement 2.0L–3.5L (or equivalent hybrid output)

• Towing capacity: Minimum 2,000 kg

• Start/Stop technology

• Power steering

• Fuel efficiency consistent with mid-size SUV standards

• Suitable for mixed urban and off-road conditions

4. Dimensions & Capacity

• Overall length: 4.6 m – 5.0 m

• Cargo volume: ≥ 700 liters with rear seats up

• Ground clearance: ≥ 200 mm

• Turning radius appropriate for urban maneuvering

5. Safety & Driver Assistance Systems

The vehicle must comply with Motor Vehicle Safety Standards that include the following:

Safety Systems

• ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

• ESP (Electronic Stability Program)

• Traction control

• Multizone airbags (driver, passenger, side, curtain)

• Automatic door locking

• Alarm system

• Tempered side and rear windows

• Seat belts for all seats

Driver Assistance

• Adaptive cruise control

• Lane-keeping assist

• Blind-spot monitoring (preferred)

• Rear-view camera or 360° camera

• Front and rear parking sensors

• Satellite navigation (built-in GPS)

6. Interior Features & Comfort

• Multizone climate control (dual-zone or tri-zone)

• Power windows and power door locks

• Power mirrors

• Power seats

• Keyless entry and push-button start

• Infotainment system with:

o Touchscreen display (≥ 8 inches) o Bluetooth connectivity o USB ports / hands-free charging o Apple CarPlay / Android Auto compatibility

• Floor mats (front and rear)

• Foldable rear seats for expanded cargo space

7. Exterior Features

• Alloy wheels: 18–20 inches

• LED headlights and daytime running lights

• Fog lamps

• All-season tires

• Window tinting (in compliance with Moroccan regulations)

• Tow hitch (factory or dealer installed)

• Rustproofing and undercoating (manufacturer standard)

8. Electrical & Standard Equipment

• Manufacturer-standard electrical system

• Manufacturer-standard radio and speakers

• Manufacturer-standard accessories

9. Documentation Requirements The contractor shall provide the following upon delivery:

• Owner’s manual (English)

• Warranty documentation

• Maintenance schedule

• Technical repair manuals and parts catalog (1 set)

• Dealer and service center information

10. Offer Validity

The offer shall remain valid for a minimum of forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of quotation submission. Pricing and terms must remain firm for the full validity period

11. Technical Documentation

The Offeror shall include in the technical proposal:

• Brand, type, model number

• Detailed specifications and technical data

• Color chart (interior and exterior options)

• A compliance sheet demonstrating conformity with all mandatory requirements

12. Service & Warranty Support

• Dealer must provide warranty services within 100 km of U.S. Embassy Rabat

• Vendor must ensure availability of in-country spare parts and service support.

13: DELIVERY:

- Delivery Location: Embassy of the United States of America Km 5.7, Avenue Mohamed VI Souissi, Rabat, Morocco

- Delivery Timeline: Within 45 days of contract award

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.204-90 OFFEROR IDENTIFICATION (NOV 2025)

If the Offeror will not have an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (https://www.sam.gov) when submitting its offer, it shall complete paragraphs (c) and (d) of this provision and include its responses with its offer.

Definitions. As used in this provision—

(a) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code has the meaning provided in the clause at FAR 52.204-91, Contractor Identification, of this solicitation.

Common parent means that corporate entity that owns or controls an affiliated group of corporations that files its Federal income tax returns on a consolidated basis, and of which the offeror is a member.

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a bank account identifier to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see part 32) for the same entity.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns 52.204-90 or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest-level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees. There may be more than one immediate owner (e.g., joint ventures).

Predecessor means an entity whose assets were acquired by the offeror or another entity (most often through merger or acquisition) and whose affairs are now carried out by the offeror or the other entity under a new name.

Taxpayer Identification Number means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror to report income tax and other returns. It may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number.

Unique entity identifier (UEI) has the meaning provided in the clause at FAR 52.204-91, Contractor Identification, of this solicitation.

(c) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

(1) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the UEI that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror shall also enter its EFT indicator, if applicable.

(2) If the Offeror does not have a UEI, it shall go to https://www.sam.gov to obtain one. The Government will independently validate the existence and uniqueness of the Offeror before assigning a UEI.

(c) Taxpayer identification. The Offeror shall provide with its offer the following information that is necessary to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d);

reporting requirements of 26U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, and 6050M; and the implementing IRS regulations:

(1) Taxpayer identification number (TIN)

□ TIN: ______________;

□ TIN has been applied for; or

□ TIN is not required because

□ Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corporation, or foreign partnership that does not have income effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States;

□ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government; or

□ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government.

(2) Type of organization.

□ Sole proprietorship;

□ Partnership;

□ Corporate entity (not tax-exempt);

□ Corporate entity (tax-exempt);

□ Government entity (Federal, State, or local);

□ Foreign government;

□ International organization per 26 CFR 1.6049-4; or

□ Other.

(3) Common parent.

□ Offeror is not owned or controlled by a common parent as defined in paragraph (a) of this provision; or

□ Name and TIN of common parent:

Name: ______________

TIN: ______________

(4) The TIN provided in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision may be matched with IRS records to verify the accuracy of the Offeror's TIN. The Government may use the TIN to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the Offeror's relationship with the Government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)).

(d) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.

(1) The Offeror shall provide its CAGE code with its offer with its name and location address or otherwise include it prominently in its offer. The CAGE code shall be for that name and location address. Insert the word “CAGE” before the code. The Offeror may obtain a CAGE code as indicated in the following table

If the Offeror is… Then…

Located in the United States or its outlying areas Submit a request to the DLA CAGE Branch via https://cage.dla.mil

Located outside the United States and its outlying areas and its country is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO) or a sponsored nation Contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau(https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/contacts)

(2) The Offeror shall provide the CAGE code and legal business name (Do not use a “doing business as”name) for—

(i) Its immediate owner(s), if any;

(ii) Its highest-level owner, if any; and

(iii) Any predecessor(s), or predecessor of an Offeror’s predecessor, that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

Owner Type CAGE Code Legal Business Name https://www.nato.int/structur/ac/135/about/contacts

Immediate owner

Highest-level owner

Predecessor *

* Predecessor CAGE code may be marked “Unknown.”

If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), give the information for each owner (or joint venture participant). If the Offeror has more than one predecessor, provide information for each predecessor in reverse chronological order.

(End of provision )

52.204-91 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (NOV 2025)

Contract performance may require contractor personnel to attend meetings with government personnel and the public, work within government offices, and/or utilize government email.

Contractor personnel must take the following actions to identify themselves as non-federal employees:

1) Use an email signature block that shows name, the office being supported and company affiliation (e.g. “John Smith, Office of Human Resources, ACME Corporation Support Contractor”);

2) Clearly identify themselves and their contractor affiliation in meetings;

3) Identify their contractor affiliation in Departmental e-mail and phone listings whenever contractor personnel are included in those listings; and

3) Contractor personnel may not utilize Department of State logos or indicia on business cards.

(End of clause)

SECTION 3 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS-REPRESENTATION (NOV 2025)

(a)Definitions. As used in this clause—

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C.395(c).

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

(b) Government agencies are not permitted to use appropriated (or otherwise made available) funds for contracts with either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation, unless the exception at 9.108-3(b) applies or the requirement is waived in accordance with the procedures at9.108-5.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It □ is, □ is not an inverted domestic corporation; and

(2) It □ is, □ is not a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation.

(End of provision)

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (NOV 2025)

The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that—

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

The Offeror represents that–

(1) It is □ is not □ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is □ is not □ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.240-90 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS REPRESENTATIONSAND

CERTIFICATIONS (NOV 2025)

Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered article, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, interconnection arrangements, national security system, roaming, sensitive compartmented information, sensitive compartmented information system, source, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

Business operations means engaging in commerce in any form, including by acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing, leasing, or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real property, or any other apparatus of business or commerce.

(1) Marginalized populations of Sudan means—

(2) Are conducted under specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

(b) Procedures.

(1) Covered telecommunications and video surveillance. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

(2) FASCSA Orders.

(i) The Offeror shall search in SAM for the phrase “FASCSA order” for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (e) of FAR 52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.

(ii) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM but are effective and apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 40.204-1(c)(2)).

(iii) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS-NOTICE AND

REPRESENTATION (JULY 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.

Specified Federal procurement payment means any payment made pursuant to a contract with a foreign contracting party that is for goods, manufactured or produced, or services provided in a foreign country that is not a party to an international procurement agreement with the United States. For purposes of the prior sentence, a foreign country does not include an outlying area.

United States person as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30) means—

(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;

(2) A domestic partnership;

(3) A domestic corporation;

(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. 701(a)(31)); and

(5) Any trust if—

(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and

(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.

(b) Unless exempted, there is a 2 percent tax of the amount of a specified Federal procurement payment on any foreign person receiving such payment. See 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.

(c) Exemptions from withholding under this provision are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1(d)(5) through (7). The Offeror would claim an exemption from the withholding by using the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, available via the internet at www.irs.gov/w14. Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue.

The IRS Form W-14 is provided to the acquiring agency rather than to the IRS.

(d) For purposes of withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C, the Offeror represents that—

(1) It [__]is [__]is not a foreign person; and

(2) If the Offeror indicates “is” in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then the Offeror represents that—I am claiming on the IRS Form W-14 [____] a full exemption, or [____] partial or no exemption [Offeror shall select one] from the excise tax.

(e) If the Offeror represents it is a foreign person in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, then—

(1) The clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, will be included in any resulting contract; and

(2) The Offeror submit with its offer the IRS Form W-14. If the IRS Form W-14 is not submitted with the offer, exemptions will not be applied to any resulting contract and the Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment.

(f) If the Offeror selects “is” in paragraph (d)(1) and “partial or no exemption” in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror will be subject to withholding in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements, in any resulting contract.

(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as to the proper tax treatment of a transaction. This is called a private letter ruling. Also, the IRS may publish a revenue ruling, which is an official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue Code, related statutes, tax treaties, and regulations. A revenue ruling is the conclusion of the IRS on how the law is applied to a specific set of facts. For questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations go to https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions.

(End of provision)