1 Large Plug in Hybrid Sedan, in Rome Italy

The Department of State seeks one large plug-in hybrid sedan with delivery to Rome, Italy, with quotations due September 14, 2026 at 12:00 noon local time. No set-aside applies.

Place of performance is Rome, Italy (00187). The vehicle must be a full-size, four-door executive sedan with all-wheel drive and seating for a minimum of five occupants. Powertrain specifications include a six-cylinder turbocharged plug-in hybrid engine with displacement of approximately 2,900–3,100 cm³ and combined system output of at least 330 kW (450 hp), capable of 0–100 km/h acceleration in 4.5 seconds or faster. The vehicle must feature an eight-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, minimum all-electric range of 80 km (WLTP or equivalent), AC fast charging capability with three-phase public charging cable included, and fuel tank capacity of at least 55 liters. Combined CO2 emissions must be 80 g/km or lower; combined fuel consumption 4.0 L/100 km or better; combined electric consumption 18.0 kWh/100 km or better. Standard features include driving assistance packages, automated parking assistance, adaptive LED headlights, electronically controlled suspension, tire-pressure monitoring, premium leather upholstery, panoramic glass roof, wireless device charging, premium surround-sound audio, embedded connectivity and telematics, 20-inch or larger alloy wheels, and metallic dark-tone exterior finish. The vehicle must meet current EU heavy-duty passenger emissions standards.

Quotations must be submitted electronically to RomeGSO-Offers@state.gov with a maximum file size of 25 MB (MS Office, PDF, or ZIP formats only). Award will be firm fixed price on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror. Payment will be made in Euros; the U.S. Embassy holds a VAT exemption certificate with the Italian government and will not reimburse VAT. All contractors must be registered in SAM prior to offer submission. Prospective contractors must demonstrate established business operations with permanent address and telephone listing, at least five years of commercial vehicle sales experience, evidence of ability to supply the requested vehicle, and authorization to conduct business in Italy including a valid Italian Company Registration Report. Required submissions include completed Standard Form SF-18, pricing table, business establishment and operational capability evidence, technical vehicle documentation (brand, model, specifications, brochure), completed FAR and DOSAR clauses (including 52.204-24 and 52.204-26), and locally required licenses and permits. The NAICS code is 33611 (Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing); PSC is 2310 (Passenger Motor Vehicles).