Purchase of (1) cargo van

The U.S. Embassy in San Salvador, a component of the Department of State, is soliciting quotations for the purchase of one cargo van through Request for Quotation (RFQ) number 19ES6026Q0012. The vehicle must meet specific technical requirements including a single rear wheel with automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive, V6 engine with minimum 250 horsepower, 452 cubic feet of cargo volume, 3,700-pound minimum payload capacity, 145-inch wheelbase, and 72-inch interior cargo height, along with additional features such as heavy-duty slip-resistant flooring, air conditioning, rear-view camera with blind spot monitoring, heavy-duty partition and alternator, and rear running boards. Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, and responsible quoter in compliance with RFQ terms and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 9.1 responsibility criteria, which evaluate the vendor's ability to meet performance schedules, integrity and business ethics record, necessary organization and experience, required equipment and facilities, and legal eligibility. The quotation deadline is February 18, 2026 at 10:00 p.m. local time, with submissions required via email to RengifoJM@state.gov in completed SF-18 form format. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), provide their SAM number, and complete the NDAA 899(a)(1)(B) questionnaire regarding prohibited technologies to be eligible for award.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and involves the purchase of a single unit cargo van with delivery on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis required within 90 days or less. The place of performance is Antiguo Cuscatlán, El Salvador, where the vehicle will be delivered. No incumbent contractor or award value information is disclosed in the solicitation notice. The RFQ incorporates numerous FAR clauses addressing telecommunications equipment restrictions, representations and certifications, small business programs, equal opportunity, labor standards, environmental requirements, and other federal acquisition regulations applicable to commercial item procurements. As a commercial item procurement with a single unit requirement, the total contract value is anticipated to be the cost of one cargo van plus delivery and associated fees.