Guatemala - Vehicle Kennel

The U.S. Embassy in Guatemala City seeks acquisition and installation of a semi-thermic and aerodynamic vehicle kennel to mount on a Toyota Hilux pickup truck, with quotations due August 21 by 17:00 hours and a delivery requirement of September 30, 2026 (90 calendar days from award).

Place of performance is Guatemala City. The kennel must be brand-new and custom-made with semi-thermic capability connected to the vehicle's air conditioning, maintaining 18 degrees Celsius, constructed of UV-resistant fiberglass 2+ inches thick expanded polyethylene with aluminum rivets, and featuring hydraulic piston doors, internal LED illumination, external yellow and red LED lights, laminated glass windows, an access ramp with non-slip rubber lining, 3M reflective tape, cargo rack, and E-Track fixed mounting system. Dimensions are 1.60 meters by 1.60 meters by 0.50 meters. The contractor must provide installation services, supply material samples for quality control approval, conduct factory inspections, and deliver a minimum 3-year warranty covering manufacturing defects, equipment failure, and wiring/electrical failure with onsite service. All pricing includes labor, materials, insurance, overhead, profit, packaging, and applicable taxes.

Amendment 1, issued August 7, extends the receipt deadline and adds maintenance as a line item requiring unit and total net pricing. Quoters must be SAM-registered, submit SF-18 forms and completed IRS Form W-14, and provide FAR compliance certifications. Contract award will be Firm Fixed Price at the lowest acceptable price without discussions, though discussions may occur with companies in the competitive range. Quotations must be submitted electronically to GuatemalaBids@state.gov in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe PDF format not exceeding 30MB per file. NAICS 812910; PSC 8115.