ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS for PR12704569 SUV-MPooL.pdf

SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS for

Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Front Wheel Drive (FWD), Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)

(19TU15-24-Q-4155)

Replies to the questions posed by the potential offerors are as follows:

Q1. I believe we do have a vehicle that can easily fulfill this contract. I wanted to reach out and inquire about further specifications regarding the Compact Sport Utility Vehicle required since the notice did not specify if the vehicle could be pre-owned.

We can offer a pre-owned 2020 …… with …….. km w/ auto-transmission. We can provide a proper invoice as well as door delivery to U.S. Embassy in Ankara. I have also attached pictures of the vehicle for your reference.

A1. Please see RFQ document item I. Scope of Purchase Request “New Equipment ONLY; NO remanufactured or "gray market" vehicles. Vehicles must be covered by the manufacturer's standard warranty in Türkiye and their warranty status must be attested with a commitment letter among submittals.”

and item IX. Delivery and Receipt Conditions “The vehicle must be delivered in brand new, fully operational condition to the Embassy's address, or a designated bonded warehouse in Ankara.”

Q2. Is there a make model of your choice?

A2. A brand-model that meets the technical parameters defined in tender document that has post-sales service and spare parts supply in Turkey could be suitable for us.

Q3. Is the vendor or the authorized dealer from whom the vendor sources the vehicle required to provide certification confirming that they are an authorized reseller of the vehicle proposed to the Department of State including proof of the required certification or specialization level from the manufacturer to fully support sales, pricing, and, as necessary, servicing?

A3. The document requested in item 5 should demonstrate that the vehicle is from an authorized dealer and that the seller meets the qualifications specified in tender document. In your case, since you are not a dealer, sales authorization document that should be provided to you (the final seller) must be issued by the authorized dealer.

Q4. Please clarify:

1) Is 2024 the only acceptable model year?

2) Crossover SUVs are acceptable?

A4. 1) Yes, 2024 is the only acceptable model year.

2) Crossover SUVs provided that the offered vehicle fully complies with the specifications and conditions detailed in solicitation document are acceptable.

U.S Embassy Ankara, Türkiye

General Services Office Çukurambar, 1480 Sokak No 1, Çankaya, Ankara

July 29th, 2024

U.S Embassy Ankara, Türkiye