Cargo van and added features: RAM promaster, van liftgates/ramps rear

The Department of State is seeking to procure a cargo van with specific rear liftgates and ramps, specifically a RAM ProMaster model, for use by the US Embassy in Banjul, The Gambia. The specification document outlines comprehensive requirements for a 4-cylinder diesel high-output AWD cargo van with detailed technical specifications including a payload capacity of 3,351 lbs, cargo volume of 533 cubic feet, seating for 3 passengers, and a maximum gross vehicle weight rating of 9,050 lbs. The vehicle must feature a diesel engine producing 211 horsepower with 332 lb.-ft of torque, an automatic 9G-TRONIC transmission, and rear-wheel drive configuration. Additional specifications include a standing height of 79 inches and cargo bed length of 189 inches, with multiple door opening dimension requirements. The solicitation was posted on September 12, 2025, with responses due by September 24, 2025, providing potential vendors a 12-day response window.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. No current incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the solicitation materials. The specification indicates this is for a single cargo van unit based on the detailed technical requirements provided for one vehicle configuration. Performance will take place at the US Embassy in Banjul, The Gambia, where the cargo van will be delivered and utilized for embassy operations. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 336110 for Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and PSC code 2310 for Passenger Motor Vehicles, indicating this is a straightforward vehicle procurement rather than a complex service contract.