Amendment 0002 - Extension - RFQ: 19KU2026Q0015 - Lease of two (2) Mid-Size SUVs
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 19KU2026Q0015
- Agency
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Department of State
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 532112 Passenger Car Leasing
- Place of performance
- Kuwait
- Points of contact
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- Mohamad ElChami kuwait_solicitation@state.gov +96522591216
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of State seeks lease of two mid-size SUVs for the United States Embassy in Kuwait, with quotations due August 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Kuwait local time (extended by Amendment 0002 from August 27). Amendment 0001 added clarifying Q&As effective August 18. No set-aside is used.
Place of performance is Kuwait. Quoters must be duly authorized and licensed to operate as vehicle and fleet leasing companies in the State of Kuwait; subcontracting is not permitted and renders a quotation ineligible for award. The lease term is one year commencing November 1, 2026, with a one-year option to extend subject to funds availability.
Vehicles must be new and unused model year 2025, 2026, or 2027 mid-size SUVs comparable to Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer, Honda Pilot, or Volkswagen Atlas. Minimum specifications include automatic transmission, gasoline engine with at least six cylinders and 250 horsepower, 65-liter minimum fuel tank capacity, dual-zone air conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity, built-in navigation with Kuwait maps (or Apple CarPlay/Android Auto as alternative), rearview camera, front and rear parking assist sensors, and a minimum four-star safety rating from Euro NCAP, Australasian NCAP, Japan NCAP, NHTSA, or IIHS. Pricing is quoted in Kuwaiti Dinars as a firm-fixed monthly rate per vehicle and must include unlimited mileage, 24/7 emergency roadside service, routine maintenance and parts, full comprehensive insurance covering accidents and damage with the Contractor responsible for deductibles, and replacement vehicles at no cost when repair or service exceeds five hours. Payment terms are Net 30 following receipt of invoices. Award will be made to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offeror without discussion, though the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions per FAR 12.203 and 12.204 if deemed necessary. The NAICS code is 532112, Passenger Car Leasing; PSC is W023, Lease or Rental of Equipment—Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0002 prior to submission or face offer rejection.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
Subject: Request for Quotations number 19KU2026Q0015 - Lease of two (2) Mid-Size SUVs
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) 19KU2026Q0015 - lease/rent two (2) mid-size SUV for one year period with one-year option to extend, subject to funds availability. If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.
Quoters must be duly authorized and licensed to operate as vehicle and fleet leasing/rental companies in the State of Kuwait. The Contractor shall perform the required services directly; subcontracting is not permitted and will render the quotation ineligible for award.
1. Basis for Award
The Government intends to award a fixed price one-year purchase order with a one-year option to the responsible, licensed contractor submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. The Government intends to evaluate an award without discussion but reserves the right to conduct discussions in accordance with FAR 12.203 and 12.204 if determined to be in the Government’s best interest.
2. SAM Registration
Note: Prospective offerors are strongly encouraged, though not required, to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.
- Offerors with an active SAM registration need only provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and are not required to complete the information 52.204-90 since relevant information is found in their SAM registration.
- Offerors without an active SAM registration must complete FAR 52.204-90, Offeror Identification, in Section 5, Representations and Certifications. This information must be updated annually if option years are included in the solicitation or award.
Offerors are strongly encouraged to maintain an active SAM account
For a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
1. SF-1449 (12, 17a, 24, 30a, 30b and 30c)
2. Section 1, Pricing (Completed pricing schedule, including unit prices and total price;
3. Section 5, Representations and Certifications
4. Additional information as required in Section 3 and/or in the solicitation
5. Proof of SAM Registration / Unique Entity ID, or if not, SAM registered, complete FAR 52.204-90, Offeror Identification,
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The Purpose of this Amendment 0002to extend the quotation submission deadline for RFQ: 19KU2026Q0015- Lease of two (2) Mid-Size SUVs
The quotation due date is hereby changed from Aug 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Kuwait local time to Aug 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Kuwait local time. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Offerors shall continue to submit their quotations by email to Kuwait_Solicitation@state.gov with the subject line: Quote: RFQ: 19KU2026Q0015- Lease of two (2) Mid-Size SUVs
Update #2 ·
Subject: Request for Quotations number 19KU2026Q0015 - Lease of two (2) Mid-Size SUVs
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) 19KU2026Q0015 - lease/rent two (2) mid-size SUV for one year period with one-year option to extend, subject to funds availability. If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.
Quoters must be duly authorized and licensed to operate as vehicle and fleet leasing/rental companies in the State of Kuwait. The Contractor shall perform the required services directly; subcontracting is not permitted and will render the quotation ineligible for award.
1. Basis for Award
The Government intends to award a fixed price one-year purchase order with a one-year option to the responsible, licensed contractor submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. The Government intends to evaluate an award without discussion but reserves the right to conduct discussions in accordance with FAR 12.203 and 12.204 if determined to be in the Government’s best interest.
2. SAM Registration
Note: Prospective offerors are strongly encouraged, though not required, to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.
- Offerors with an active SAM registration need only provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and are not required to complete the information 52.204-90 since relevant information is found in their SAM registration.
- Offerors without an active SAM registration must complete FAR 52.204-90, Offeror Identification, in Section 5, Representations and Certifications. This information must be updated annually if option years are included in the solicitation or award.
Offerors are strongly encouraged to maintain an active SAM account
For a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
1. SF-1449 (12, 17a, 24, 30a, 30b and 30c)
2. Section 1, Pricing (Completed pricing schedule, including unit prices and total price;
3. Section 5, Representations and Certifications
4. Additional information as required in Section 3 and/or in the solicitation
5. Proof of SAM Registration / Unique Entity ID, or if not, SAM registered, complete FAR 52.204-90, Offeror Identification,
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The Purpose of this Amendment 0001 is to post "Enclosure A: Questions and Answers " RFQ : 19KU2026Q0015 - Lease of two (2) Mid-Size SUVs.
- kindly submit your quote electronically by email to Kuwait_Solicitation@state.gov. Quotations are due by Aug 27, 2026, at 10:00 am Kuwait local time. No quotes will be accepted after this time. Please enter the title of your email as “Quote for RFQ: 19KU2026Q0015 - lease/rent mid-size SUV.”
Update #1 ·
Subject: Request for Quotations number 19KU2026Q0015 - Lease of two (2) Mid-Size SUVs
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) 19KU2026Q0015 - lease/rent two (2) mid-size SUV for one year period with one-year option to extend, subject to funds availability. If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.
Quoters must be duly authorized and licensed to operate as vehicle and fleet leasing/rental companies in the State of Kuwait. The Contractor shall perform the required services directly; subcontracting is not permitted and will render the quotation ineligible for award.
1. Basis for Award
The Government intends to award a fixed price one-year purchase order with a one-year option to the responsible, licensed contractor submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. The Government intends to evaluate an award without discussion but reserves the right to conduct discussions in accordance with FAR 12.203 and 12.204 if determined to be in the Government’s best interest.
2. SAM Registration
Note: Prospective offerors are strongly encouraged, though not required, to register in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov.
- Offerors with an active SAM registration need only provide their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and are not required to complete the information 52.204-90 since relevant information is found in their SAM registration.
- Offerors without an active SAM registration must complete FAR 52.204-90, Offeror Identification, in Section 5, Representations and Certifications. This information must be updated annually if option years are included in the solicitation or award.
Offerors are strongly encouraged to maintain an active SAM account
For a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
1. SF-1449 (12, 17a, 24, 30a, 30b and 30c)
2. Section 1, Pricing (Completed pricing schedule, including unit prices and total price;
3. Section 5, Representations and Certifications
4. Additional information as required in Section 3 and/or in the solicitation
5. Proof of SAM Registration / Unique Entity ID, or if not, SAM registered, complete FAR 52.204-90, Offeror Identification,
Failure to submit the required information may render the quotation non-compliant and ineligible for further consideration.
- Direct any questions regarding this RFQ to Kuwait_Solicitation@state.gov no later than Aug 18, 2026. at 10:00 am Kuwait local time No questions will be accepted beyond this date. Please enter the title of your email as “Questions for RFQ: 19KU2026Q0015 - lease/rent mid-size SUV.”
- Submit your quote electronically by email to Kuwait_Solicitation@state.gov. Quotations are due by Aug 27, 2026, at 10:00 am Kuwait local time. No quotes will be accepted after this time. Please enter the title of your email as “Quote for RFQ: 19KU2026Q0015 - lease/rent mid-size SUV.”
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