Cargo E-Vans for Motor Pool and Property
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- PR16166581
- Agency
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US Embassy Bogota
US Consulates and Embassies, Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 3361 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- PSC
- 2305 Ground Effect Vehicles
- Place of performance
- Bogota Bogota 11011 Colombia
- Points of contact
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- Bogota Contracting Office bogotagsocompras@state.gov +576012752000
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Embassy Bogota seeks procurement of two brand-new electric cargo vans for motor-pool use, with quotations due August 28, 2026, and questions due August 13, 2026. No set-aside applies.
Place of performance is Bogotá, Colombia. The vehicles must meet detailed technical specifications: 100% electrical engine with power of 198 kW/269 CV, automatic transmission with 4x2 rear traction, ABS brakes with EBA/HLA/EBD assistance, battery capacity of 60–80 kWh, vehicle autonomy of 300–400 km, and Tipo 2 European-class connector. Overall dimensions are 5000–7000 mm length and 2000–3000 mm height; load capacity is 800–1000 kilograms. Required features include tire pressure sensors, height-adjustable safety belts, central door locking, rearview mirrors with blind-spot coverage, pedestrian alert assistance, AM/FM stereo, 360-degree camera, reversing camera, air conditioning, adjustable driver's seat and steering, electric front windows, energy regeneration system, load floor protection, and cargo fasteners. Delivery must occur within 30 days of award with no delays permitted.
Colombian vendors must submit prices in Colombian Pesos only; U.S. vendors may submit in USD but must deliver Duty Paid at the Embassy warehouse. Quotations must include unit price, tax percentage, tax amount, total amount, and technical specification sheets. Payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt and acceptance. Offer validity is three months. Only vendors officially licensed to sell vehicles in Colombia are eligible. If vehicle importation is required, all customs documentation must be processed under the name of "Embajada de los Estados Unidos de America," with the vendor solely responsible for all logistics, importation, and delivery costs. The vendor must provide NDAA Section 889 Contractor's Certification on Compliance. Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible quoter complying with all RFQ terms. NAICS code is 3361, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing; PSC is 2305, Ground Effect Vehicles.
Notice text
Technical Specifications for Motor-pool E-Cargo VAN.
Engine:
• 100% electrical engine
• Power from 198 Kw/269 CV
• Torque from 40.00 to 45.00 Kgfm / from 400 to 500 nm
Transmission:
• Automatic transmission
• 4x2 Rear traction.
Brake system:
• ABS (4 wheels)
• EBA. HLA and EBD Assistance
Lights system
• Rear top brake light
• Light in the loading area
Dimensions:
• Total length from 5000 - 7000
• Maximum height from 2000 – 3000
• Load capacity in kilograms from 800 – 1000
Battery Capacity
From 60 – 80 Kwh
Vehicle Autonomy
From 300 – 400 Km
Connector Type
Tipo 2 (European class)
Security features
• Tire pressure sensor
• Height-adjustable safety belts
• Central door locking
• Rearview mirror with blind spots
• Pedestrian or obstacle approach alert assistance
Additional technology
• AM/FM Stereo
• Camara 360 Grades
• Reversing camera
Comfort and efficiency
• A/C
• Adjustable driver's seat
• Adjustable steering
• Electric front windows preferred
• Energy regeneration System
• Load floor protection
• Cargo fasteners
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COLOMBIAN VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND IMPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Please be advised of the following mandatory conditions for the vehicle registration process in Colombia:
• Vendor Eligibility: Only offers from companies officially licensed to sell vehicles within Colombia will be accepted.
• Customs Consignment: If vehicle importation is required, all customs clearance documentation must be processed strictly under the name of: "Embajada de los Estados Unidos de América".
• Logistics and Financial Responsibility: The vendor is solely responsible for managing and financing all logistics, importation, and delivery costs. The U.S. Embassy will not participate in, nor assist with, customs tax exemptions or importation processing.
• Diplomatic Registration: The U.S. Embassy Customs & Shipping Unit will provide assistance with the administrative process required to obtain diplomatic license plates.
• Invoicing: The final invoice must be issued directly to the U.S. Embassy, establishing the Embassy as the official buyer of record.
Please be aware that open Solicitations will officially published at SAM https://sam.gov/ and the U.S. Embassy Bogotá at https://co.usembassy.gov/es/contratacion/
The Government intends to award a Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable list of prices. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion.
All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals.
The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at: https://co.usembassy.gov/registrese-como-proveedor-de-la-embajada-de-los-estados-unidos-en-colombia/
Electronic Submission/Responses:
Please e-mail your quote to the contracting office listed in this notice prior to the response date and time at BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| QA.PDF | ||
| Advertisement.pdf | ||
| EXPRESS-NDAA-CERTIFICATION-4.2026.pdf |
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