PR16081187 Purchase of a 2 Buses (7 PAX)

The Department of State seeks to purchase two passenger buses with a 7-person capacity for the U.S. Consulate General in Frankfurt, with proposals due July 31, 2026. This is an open competition with no set-aside.

Place of performance is Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Delivery must occur no later than 120 days after receipt of order. The vehicles must meet all relevant German and EU specifications. Required specifications include diesel engines with automatic transmission and minimum output performance of 120–135 kW, seating for 8 passengers including the driver, dimensions of 490–500 cm length by 189–192 cm height by 191–194 cm width, minimum trunk volume of 550 liters, and payload capacity of at least 800 kg. Additional required equipment includes air conditioning and heating for front and rear passengers, power windows, USB ports, cruise control, traffic sign assist, lane keep assist, blind spot assist, seat heaters for front seats, electrical slide doors, removable third-row seats, privacy glass, power sockets for rear passengers, electrical trunk gate, navigation system, and electrical foldable outer mirrors. Vehicles must feature a swing-out rear gate configuration with 5 doors total, all-season tires, a minimum driving range of 500 km, EU models with black or dark exterior color and black or dark fabric, synthetic leather, or leather interior, and OEM warranty of minimum 2 years. Bidders must include a rear view backup camera or park distance control and tire fit kit or spare tire. Pricing must include delivery and VAT on a DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) basis: 19% VAT for offers within Germany; country-fixed VAT percentage for offers from within the EU but outside Germany. Award will be made to the responsible company submitting the best overall value on initial proposals without discussions, although discussions may occur with companies in the competitive range if needed. NAICS code is 336110, Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing; PSC code is 2310, Passenger Motor Vehicles.