PR16078118 Purchase of a Bus (8 PAX)

The Department of State invites offers for the purchase of one 8-passenger bus to be delivered to the U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt, Germany, with proposals due July 31, 2026 by 16:00 hours. No set-aside applies.

Place of performance is Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Delivery must occur no later than 120 days after receipt of order. The vehicle must meet all relevant German and EU specifications and conform to detailed technical requirements including an 8-seat capacity (including driver), diesel engine with minimum 140 kW output, automatic transmission, 2-wheel drive, all-season tires, and a minimum driving range of 500 km. Dimensions are 535–540 cm length, 192–195 cm width, and 185–191 cm height, with trunk volume of 1300–1400 liters and payload capacity of 780–840 kg. Mandatory equipment includes air conditioning and heating, power windows, USB ports, cruise control, traffic sign assist, lane keep assist, blind spot assist, seat heater for front seats, electrical slide doors, removable passenger seat rows, electric foldable outer mirrors, rear view backup camera or park distance control, privacy glass, power sockets for rear passengers, navigation system with Apple CarPlay/Android compatibility, and an OEM warranty of minimum two years. Example vehicle referenced is the Mercedes Benz Vito Tourer.

The RFQ is firm fixed price with DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) terms. Offers from within Germany must include 19% VAT; offers from within the EU must include that country's fixed VAT percentage. The Government intends to award to the responsible company submitting the best overall value and plans to award on initial proposals without discussions, though discussions with companies in the competitive range may occur if necessary. NAICS code is 336110 (Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing); PSC is 2310 (Passenger Motor Vehicles). Offers should be sent to GSO Procurement at Einkauf@state.gov with solicitation number PR16078118 in the subject line.