Embassy Skopje Emergency Response Vehicle

SOL #: 19MK80-26-Q-0011Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

State

State, Department Of

U.S. EMBASSY SKOPJE

WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States

Place of Performance

Skopje, North Macedonia

NAICS

Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers (423110)

PSC

Passenger Motor Vehicles (2310)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/fa4feb2687c34ddabf2b4a7805917682/view

Timeline

Posted

May 6, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 22, 2026, 9:00 AM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Embassy Skopje is soliciting quotations for the purchase of an Emergency Response Vehicle for the American Embassy in Skopje, North Macedonia. This requirement is for a standard-size SUV to support emergency operations. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. Quotations are due by 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for a standard-size SUV with specific technical specifications:

Engine: Gasoline-powered, hybrid, 160-220 HP.
Drivetrain: 4WD for access to isolated areas.
Transmission: Automatic.
Capacity: Ample storage for emergency supplies and recovery equipment.
Maintenance: Vehicle must be easily serviced and maintained on the local market.

Contract Details

Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
Currency: Prices are to be submitted in Macedonian Denar (MKD).
Tax Exemption: VAT and customs tax will be exempt during import via a protocol document issued by the Embassy.
Set-Aside: This procurement requires local vendors due to maintenance and technical support requirements.

Submission & Evaluation

Due Date: May 22, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (Skopje time).
Submission Method: Electronically via email to skopjegsoprocurement@state.gov and tashovskii@state.gov. Emails should not exceed 30MB per file; split larger submissions.
Format: Proposals must be in English, using MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF).
Evaluation: Award will be made on a lowest price basis among technically acceptable offers. Technical evaluation factors will be considered.
Required Documents: SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information from Section 3, proof of SAM Registration (if price > $25,000), and filled clauses 52.204-26 and 52.225-25.
Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in the SAM.gov database prior to submission if the price exceeds $25,000.