RFQ -19PE5026Q0014 - gsomp - new vehicles for replacement

The U.S. Embassy Lima is soliciting quotations for the acquisition of ten new vehicles: six panel cargo vans and four passenger light minivans, all of which must be 2026 model year, United States-branded vehicles with left-hand drive configuration. The Department of State's General Services Organization is seeking the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible quoter without conducting discussions, though the government reserves the right to do so. Key contract requirements include specific technical specifications such as 4-cylinder, 1.5 DOHC gasoline engines with manual transmissions, air conditioning, power steering, multi-zone airbags, reversing cameras, and rear parking sensors, along with a minimum 5-year or 100,000 km warranty. Offerors must demonstrate compliance with all solicitation requirements, including local representation and maintenance capability in Peru through an authorized dealer within 30 kilometers of the Embassy, and must provide proof of SAM registration and past performance references from the past five years. The solicitation closed on April 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. local time, with the RFQ issued on April 15, 2026, and a Questions and Answers document posted on April 27, 2026 clarifying that foreign prime contractors may utilize Peruvian-registered authorized dealer subcontractors.

This solicitation contains no set-aside designations and no specific incumbent or current contractor information is identified in the available documents. The contract does not specify an award value or budget range, though pricing must be submitted in U.S. Dollars and include all direct and indirect costs, overhead, administrative expenses, profit, shipping, insurance, customs duties, and applicable taxes on a Delivered at Place (DAP) basis. Delivery must occur within 30 days of order acknowledgment to the Embassy location in Lima, Peru, with payment terms of Net 30 days upon satisfactory receipt of goods and an accurate invoice. The vendor is responsible for vehicle registration with SUNARP, providing Peruvian license plates and ownership cards, and maintaining a local authorized service center capable of supporting the vehicles throughout their operational life. All quotations must remain valid for 30 days from the closing date, and offerors must submit completed Standard Form SF-1449 with pricing details, technical proposals, and comprehensive documentation demonstrating local capability and past performance.