1 Seven-Seats Mild Hybrid Sport Utility Vehicle

The Department of State seeks quotation for one seven-seat mild hybrid sport utility vehicle for delivery to Rome, Italy, with quotations due September 7, 2026 at 12:00 noon local time. All responsible sources may submit; there is no set-aside.

Place of performance is Rome, Italy (postal code 00187). The vehicle must be a full-size, all-wheel-drive luxury SUV with European specifications, including a 6-cylinder turbocharged or hybrid-assisted gasoline engine with minimum 260 kW output, 0–100 km/h acceleration of 6.0 seconds or faster, 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, and standard 48V mild hybrid assist system. Additional requirements include adaptive driving assistance, automated parking, tire-pressure monitoring, run-flat tires, automatic emergency call system, panoramic glass roof, 5-zone climate control, wireless device charging, premium audio, digital instrument cluster with live cockpit infotainment, embedded telematics, leather upholstery, heated front and rear seats, soft-close doors, rear privacy glass, and 21-inch or larger alloy run-flat wheels. The vehicle must meet current EU heavy-duty passenger emissions standards with combined fuel consumption of 10.0 L/100 km or better and CO2 emissions of 225 g/km or lower. Overall dimensions are approximately 5,100–5,200 mm length, 2,150–2,250 mm width (excluding mirrors), and 1,800–1,870 mm height, with curb weight of 2,400–2,550 kg. The vehicle must be eligible for diplomatic registration and VAT-exempt purchase.

Award will be made to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible offeror based on initial offers without discussion. The resultant agreement is a firm fixed-price Purchase Order. All contractors must be registered in SAM prior to offer submission. Quotations must be submitted electronically to RomeGSO-Offers@state.gov and not exceed 25 MB; acceptable formats are MS Office, PDF, or zip. Offerors must provide completed SF-18, pricing table, proof of at least five years of commercial vehicle sales experience, valid Italian Company Registration documentation, current SAM registration, and full technical documentation including vehicle brand, model, and brochure. The NAICS code is 336110, Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing. Payment will be in Euro; the Embassy holds a tax exemption certificate and will not reimburse VAT.