MY2026 C-Segment Compact Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) - U.S. Embassy Ankara, Türkiye

Quick Summary

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye, has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the upcoming requirement of three (3) brand-new, unused, Model Year 2026 or newer C-segment compact Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs). This notice serves to inform potential bidders; no quotations are requested or accepted at this time. The formal Request for Quotations (RFQ) will be posted on SAM.gov when available.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for three C-segment compact SUVs with specific characteristics:

• Model Year: 2026 or newer.
• Drive: Left-hand drive (LHD).
• Transmission: Automatic.
• Seating: Five-passenger capacity.
• Powertrain: Gasoline or gasoline-hybrid, meeting Euro 6 or later/equivalent emissions standards accepted for registration in Türkiye.
• Local Compliance: Vehicles must be built or homologated for lawful registration, operation, and use in Türkiye.
• Support: Warranty coverage, authorized after-sales service, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts support must be available in Türkiye through authorized dealers or service providers.

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Pre-solicitation (Notice ID: 5101ba41002147a1a759c61a9b3f85c6).
• Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order/contract.
• Acquisition Procedures: FAR Part 12 (commercial products) in conjunction with FAR Part 13 (simplified acquisition procedures).
• Set-Aside: None specified.
• Published Date: June 11, 2026.
• Response Date: Not applicable for this pre-solicitation notice. The RFQ will specify the quotation due date.

Evaluation & Eligibility

• Award Basis: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) to a responsible quoter whose quotation conforms to the RFQ. The Government may award based on initial quotations without revisions.
• SAM.gov Registration: Required whenever practicable. For this overseas procurement, if the Contracting Officer determines it impracticable, SAM.gov registration may not be mandatory for award.
• Submission: The future RFQ will detail submission requirements, including electronic quotation via email (with a 30 MB limit per email).

Additional Notes

• A pre-quotation conference is not planned.
• The place of performance is U.S. Embassy Ankara, Türkiye.
• This procurement is conducted by a Contracting Officer located outside the United States in support of diplomatic operations.
• Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the release of the formal RFQ.