The Department of State seeks to procure solar-powered electric vehicles from Polaris GEM for the U.S. Embassy Baghdad compound, with proposals due July 23. The procurement is structured as a single-source acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold per FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), limiting competition to the named vendor.

Place of performance is Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq. The acquisition includes three GEM E4 models and one E2 model. The Government justifies the single-source restriction on the basis of brand-name requirements, citing Embassy Baghdad's proven operational success with Polaris GEM solar-powered EVs in austere environmental conditions, superior performance relative to previously procured multi-brand electric vehicles, and fleet standardization benefits including parts cannibalization, reduced maintenance, and supply chain efficiency as the Mission reduces its footprint and storage capacity. The solar-powered specification is identified as the key differentiator, leveraging Baghdad's abundant sunlight to minimize grid power draw, eliminate charging station infrastructure, and ensure continuous operational readiness. The NAICS code is 336110, Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing; PSC code is 2310, Passenger Motor Vehicles. The Resource Coordinator for the Regional Security Office certified the justification on June 22, 2026; the Contracting Officer approved it on July 1, 2026.

PR16022345 - RSO LOGS - GEM EVs by Brand

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