New right hand drive vehicle

The U.S. Department of State's Embassy in Pretoria is soliciting one Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV), specifically a right-hand drive, 10-seater Toyota Quantum 2.8 SLWB GL Bus or equivalent, to support diplomatic operations in South Africa. The vehicle must be diesel-powered with an automatic transmission, 4-cylinder engine between 2.0-3.0 liters with minimum 80kW power, rear-wheel drive, and a 70-liter fuel tank capacity. Key specifications include white exterior color, cloth interior seating, air conditioning in both driver and passenger areas, factory-fitted radio and navigation system, steel wheels with spare tire, reverse camera, park distance sensors, and security features including smash and grab film with maximum 35% tint. The procurement requires inclusion of comprehensive costs such as road worthiness certification, a 21-day South African road permit for transport, microdot security marking, delivery charges, CO2 emissions tax, and MIDP duty, with the embassy providing Certificate A for customs duty exemption as a diplomatic vehicle. The solicitation was posted on January 9, 2026, with proposals due by January 26, 2026. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the notice, vendors must comply with all FAR clauses and representations outlined in the procurement documentation, including cybersecurity requirements, small business certifications, and various federal compliance provisions.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation notice. The contract will involve the procurement of a single vehicle unit with a 2-year/100,000-kilometer warranty and 5-year/100,000-kilometer maintenance plan included in the quoted price. Performance and delivery will take place in Pretoria, South Africa, where the vehicle will ultimately serve the U.S. Embassy's diplomatic mission. Interested vendors should be automotive dealers or manufacturers capable of supplying right-hand drive vehicles and meeting diplomatic vehicle requirements, as indicated by the NAICS category of Automobile Dealers (4411) and PSC category of Passenger Motor Vehicles (2310).