U.S. Embassy Canberra Requirement for Mid-Size Hybrid SUV

The U.S. Embassy Canberra, a Department of State civilian post, is soliciting quotations for the supply and delivery of one new mid-size hybrid SUV under RFQ 19AS2027Q0006, with quotations due December 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM AEST. No set-aside is applied. The procurement is a firm-fixed-price purchase order awarded to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offeror who is a qualified responsible contractor.

Place of performance is Acton, ACT 2601, Australia, with delivery to 21 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, ACT 2600, within 40 calendar days of award. The vehicle must be right-hand drive, all-wheel drive, brand new, unused, and sourced through manufacturer-authorized channels. The reference vehicle is the Toyota RAV4 GR Sport, and equivalent or superior alternatives are acceptable if they meet or exceed the specification. The vehicle must comply with Australian import restrictions and FAR Section 889 prohibitions on covered communications and surveillance equipment. The manufacturer warranty must run at least five years or 150,000 kilometers, whichever occurs first, and remain valid throughout Australia. An authorized manufacturer service center must be located within 30 kilometers of the U.S. Consulate General in Sydney and the U.S. Embassy Canberra.

Offshore pricing must include export documents, shipping, insurance, customs clearance, storage, taxes, delivery, security coordination, unloading, and ACT registration, with diplomatic exemptions coordinated through the Embassy's General Services Office Motor Pool. Pricing may be quoted in AUD and/or USD, and local suppliers with an Australian Business Number must show 10% GST as a separate line item. Submissions go electronically to CNBGSOProcurement@state.gov, in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or PDF format not exceeding 30MB, and must include SF-1449, pricing documentation, specification compliance responses, warranty and service center details, past performance references, a SAM.gov Unique Entity Identification number, and FAR and DOSAR representations and certifications. Evaluation covers compliance review, technical acceptability including past performance and experience, price, and responsibility under FAR Subpart 9.104-1. The NAICS code is 336211, Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing, and the PSC is 2310, Passenger Motor Vehicles.