Invitation to bid for water tanker trucks

The Department of State seeks water tanker trucks for the American Embassy in Monrovia, with proposals due August 31, 2026, and questions due August 4, 2026. Amendment 2, posted August 18, 2026, narrows the requirement to one truck; the original solicitation called for two trucks. No set-aside applies.

Place of performance is Monrovia, Liberia, with delivery to 502 Benson Street. The current specification calls for a 5,000 US gallon capacity stainless steel tank, PTO-driven pump, extended cab, and automatic or automated manual transmission with minimum 8 forward gears, configured for potable water transport and running on low sulfur diesel without DEF requirement. The original RFQ specified additional detail: 6x4 base vehicle configuration with gross vehicle weight of at least 28,000 kg, turbochaded diesel engine with minimum 8.9-liter displacement, internal anti-surge baffles, rear/side-mounted 3-inch gravity discharge with manual butterfly or ball valve, rear-mounted hydrant fill connection, factory air conditioning, digital instrument cluster, ABS, engine brake, hill-hold assist, and ADAS driver safety features.

Delivery must occur within 180 days of purchase order receipt. Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt of goods. Offerors must secure a 50% performance bond from a bank. Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. The NAICS code is 42311, Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers; PSC is 2320, Trucks and Truck Tractors, Wheeled. Bidders must comply with FAR clause 52.204-24 regarding representations of covered telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment, provide equipment datasheets, proof of financial resources, past performance information, and either active SAM registration or completed FAR documentation including UEI, TIN, and CAGE code. DOSAR vendor vetting compliance is required.