Guatemala - Vehicle Kennel

The Department of State US Embassy Guatemala City seeks acquisition and installation of a semi-thermic and aerodynamic vehicle kennel mounted on a Toyota Hilux pickup truck, with proposals due April 17, 2026 at 17:00 hours COB and questions due April 1, 2026. Amendment 0001, effective June 18, 2026, cancels the original RFQ 19GT5026Q0026 because the Technical Evaluation Panel determined all submitted quotations were technically unacceptable; offerors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment prior to the submission deadline or face offer rejection.

Place of performance is Guatemala City, Guatemala. The kennel must accommodate one canine at a constant 18 degrees Celsius (64.4°F) with vehicle air conditioning integration. Technical specifications include UV-resistant white fiberglass walls and ceiling with 2 inches of expanded polyethylene insulation, exterior dimensions 1.60m length × 1.60m width × 0.50m height, hydraulic-operated tailgate with laminated glass window, internal LED illumination powered by vehicle electrical system, removable non-toxic flooring, cargo rack with electrostatic paint, 6mm laminated glass rear window, aluminum access ramp with storage, and E-Track fixed mounting system. Delivery is FOB Destination to 18 Avenida 17-69 zona 10, Guatemala City by July 31, 2026, within 90 calendar days of award notification. The contractor must provide installation, a minimum three-year warranty covering manufacturing defects and equipment failure with on-site service, and comply with export licensing and customs requirements. Pricing must be submitted on Standard Form 18, including all labor, materials, insurance, overhead, profit, packaging, and applicable taxes (excluding 12% VAT invoiced separately). Award goes to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible quoter. Offerors must register in SAM prior to submission and provide IRS Form W-14, completed SF-18 Section I, and proof of SAM registration. NAICS 812910; PSC 8115.