One Official vehicle purchase
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Bangkok is soliciting quotations for the purchase of one right-hand drive official passenger SUV for the FSB Office personnel in Thailand. This requirement is for a firm-fixed price purchase order. The opportunity is Unrestricted, and award will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. Questions are due by February 20, 2026, and quotations by March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one right-hand drive official SUV. Specific minimum specifications include an "Everest 3.0L V6 Turbo Platinum 4WD 10AT" in "Equinox Bronze," or an equivalent. Detailed requirements cover exterior, engine (3.0L V6 Diesel Turbo, 250 PS, 600 Nm, Automatic Transmission, 4WD), leather seats, safety features (airbags, parking sensors, ABS with EBD, keyless entry, traction control, hill assist/descent), and 21" alloy wheels.
Additional services include processing vehicle inspection/registration with Thai Authorities, providing service/repair maintenance at an authorized dealer in Bangkok, and DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) Door-to-Door delivery to the U.S. Embassy Bangkok Receiving Office.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price purchase order/contract.
- Payment Terms: 30-day credit term, with payment transfer within 30 days after goods and invoice receipt.
- VAT: Not applicable, as the U.S. Embassy holds a tax exemption certificate.
- Delivery Period: 30-90 days after contract award.
- Delivery Location: U.S. Embassy Bangkok, GSO/Receiving Office, 33 Rajdamri Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Due: February 20, 2026, by 16:00 hours (Bangkok time) via email to Pinlaorp@state.gov.
- Quotations Due: March 3, 2026, by 16:00 hours (Bangkok time). Late submissions will not be accepted.
- Submission Method: Electronically to Pinlaorp@state.gov. The email subject line must be "Quotation Enclosed - RFQ#19TH2026Q0015 - One Official Vehicle".
- File Format: MS-Word 2007/2010, MS-Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (pdf). File size must not exceed 30MB per email.
- Language: Proposals must be in English.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, responsible quoter, assessed based on FAR 9.1 factors. The "Brand Name or Equal" clause (FAR 52.211-6) applies.
Eligibility & Requirements
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM (www.sam.gov) prior to submission, providing proof of UEI number.
- Local Presence: Offerors must operate an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing in THAILAND only.
- Licenses/Permits: All local licenses and permits required by Thai law must be submitted.
- Authorized Dealer: A Letter of Authorized Dealer in Thailand and Authorization/Certification for Repairing/Service for the vehicle is required.