19SF2025Q0002 SOLICITATION RIGHT HAND DRIVE VEHICLES.pdf

This document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa, soliciting bids for the supply and delivery of two (2) Right-Hand Drive (RHD) Compact Hybrid Crossover vehicles. The solicitation (RFQ Number 19SF2025Q0002) requires vendors to provide vehicles that meet specific technical specifications, including a Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) powertrain, 4-door configuration, crossover body style, and white exterior color. Key requirements include a 1.8 Liter or higher engine, minimum 100kW power, 40 Liter fuel tank, and various safety features like Electronic Stability Control, Anti-Lock Braking System, and Smash & Grab Film.

The RFQ specifies delivery within 90 days of order, with vehicles to be built and homologated for export to South Africa. Warranty will be honored through dealers in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Durban. Quotations are due by July 30, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to capetown.quotation@state.gov. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide specific documentation including SF-1449 and pricing details, and comply with various federal acquisition regulations. The procurement is an Ex-Bonded Purchase, with the U.S. Embassy providing a Certificate A for customs exemption, and pricing should be in South African Rand (ZAR) with potential separate VAT consideration.