Pre-Solicitation Notice for Multi-Purpose Low-Roof 8-Passenger Light Commercial Minibus – for the U. S. Embassy Ankara, Türkiye

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye, is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for the procurement of one Multi-Purpose Low-Roof 8-Passenger Light Commercial Minibus configured for driver plus eight passengers and suitable for urban and intercity passenger transport. The Department of State's U.S. Embassy Ankara is seeking a new, unused, current production vehicle with specific requirements including a turbocharged diesel engine (~2.0L, Euro 6.2 compliant) producing approximately 170 PS and 390 Nm torque, 8-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel drive, GVWR around 3,200 kg, and payload capacity of at least 850 kg. Required features include three-zone climate control, advanced safety systems (ESP, ABS, lane keeping, collision mitigation, blind spot monitoring), infotainment with 13" touchscreen and navigation, rear camera with 360 view, heated driver/front passenger seats, and premium alloy wheels. The procurement will be conducted under full and open competition procedures as set forth in FAR Part 13 or 15, with the government intending to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offeror. The response deadline is currently listed as August 29, 2025, though the notice indicates this date is not final and contractors should refer to the actual RFQ when issued.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and will be open to all responsible sources under full and open competition. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the pre-solicitation notice. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement will result in a firm-fixed-price contract with award potentially made based on initial offers without discussions. The contract requires delivery of exactly one minibus, and the manufacturer's warranty must be valid in Türkiye for a minimum of two years covering parts and labor, with failure to meet this warranty requirement resulting in disqualification from consideration. The place of performance will be the U.S. Embassy of Ankara located at 1480 Sokak No 1, Cukurambar, Cankaya, Ankara. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to contract award, and electronic submissions are permitted with a maximum email size of 30 MB.