Purchase of vehicle

The Department of State seeks purchase of one new full-sized or mid-sized SUV for the U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania, with proposals due September 17, 2026 at 16:30 Central European Time. There is no set-aside.

Place of performance and delivery is Tirana, Albania. The vehicle must be a 2025 or newer model from manufacturers such as Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Grand Highlander, Volkswagen Atlas, Chevy Traverse, or equivalent. Specifications include FWD or AWD drive type; diesel, gasoline, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid engine with minimum 150 horsepower; automatic transmission; alloy wheels; seating capacity of six or more with captain chairs in the front two rows and fold-down bench seating in the third row (minimum 77 cm legroom); automatic climate control; minimum 85 cubic feet of cargo space; cruise control; front, side, and curtain airbags; integrated backup camera; and minimum five-year warranty on battery and vehicle. The vehicle must include first-year maintenance at no cost and must have factory service availability in Albania.

Bidders must submit pricing in Albanian Lek for vehicle purchase, shipping and delivery to the embassy, and VAT if applicable. The government will award a firm fixed-price purchase order based on Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable criteria with no post-award price adjustments. Evaluation factors include price, conformance to quotation submission requirements, special vehicle features, probable item lifespan, warranty considerations, maintenance availability within Albania, vendor past performance, environmental and energy efficiency, and delivery plan. Offerors must demonstrate minimum two contracts from the prior three years supplying similar vehicles, provide manufacturer literature in English with vehicle-specific details including VIN and color, document maintenance and repair service networks in Albania, and commit to delivery within 90 calendar days post-award. Proposals must be dated, signed, SAM-registered, uniquely identified, and submitted in English to TiranaBids@state.gov. Quotations are valid for 45 calendar days.