Purchase of a Commercial Cargo Vehicle, Milan, Italy

The U.S. Consulate General in Milan, Italy is seeking to procure one commercial cargo vehicle through Request for Quotation number 191T5225Q0015. The Department of State requires a large, versatile cargo van, specifically a FIAT DUCATO MAXI or FORD BRO TRANSIT VAN, with detailed technical specifications including a 2.3 Multijet diesel engine producing approximately 140 HP, right-hand drive configuration, and cargo compartment volume of 11.5 cubic meters with 1,500 kg payload capacity. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and demonstrate at least five years of experience in passenger transportation vehicle sales. The evaluation will be based on compliance with RFQ terms, technical specifications, and FAR responsibility standards, with the award going to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, and responsible offeror. Quotations must be submitted electronically to MilanGSO-ProcurementDL@state.gov by 12:00 noon local time on September 8, 2025, with a maximum file size of 25MB.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the government indicates it will make payment in Euros and will not reimburse VAT due to the U.S. Consulate General Milan's tax exemption status. The requirement is for a single cargo vehicle with precise dimensional specifications including external length of 5.413 meters, width of 2.05 meters, and height of 2.52 meters. The place of performance is Milan, Italy, specifically at the U.S. Consulate General-Motor Pool Unit, with delivery anticipated by September 8, 2025. Additional costs for registration, entry road taxes, and property taxes are included in the procurement, while VAT is exempted from the transaction.