Purchase of official car for SPEAR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Tunis, is soliciting quotations for the purchase of one (1) 4x4 Off-Road Capable Pickup Truck (crew cab, 5-seat) for the SPEAR program in Tunis, Tunisia. This is an unrestricted, firm-fixed-price procurement. Quotations are due by May 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM (Tunis time).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a single 4x4 Off-Road Capable Pickup Truck with specific technical specifications, including:
- Drivetrain: 4x4 with off-road capability, front and rear differential locks, multiple selectable terrain/off-road driving modes.
- Engine: Minimum 200 hp, gasoline or diesel, minimum 450 Nm torque, 4-cylinder inline.
- Transmission: Automatic.
- Body Type: Crew cab, 5-seat pickup with tie-down points in the bed.
- Ground Clearance: Minimum 260 mm.
- Wheels/Tires: All-terrain tires, minimum 285mm width.
- Protection: Heavy-duty off-road suspension, full underbody steel skid plates (engine, transmission, transfer case).
- Other: Stability and traction control, unarmored, black, grey, or silver color.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Solicitation Number: 19TS8026Q0008.
- Response Due Date: May 6, 2026, 4:00 PM.
- Published Date: April 21, 2026.
- Delivery Timeline: Not later than 120 days after contract award.
- Delivery Location: U.S. Embassy Tunis, Les Berges du Lac – 1053 Tunis, Tunisia.
- Offer Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days from receipt date.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. Acceptability is based on compliance with RFQ terms, and responsibility per FAR 9.1. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of proposal submission. Quotations must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Quotation Enclosed for 19TS8026Q0008 – Purchase of pick-up truck 4x4 Off-Road" and include: SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), additional information from Section 3, a completed IRS Form W-14, and proof of SAM registration.
Additional Notes
Value Added Tax (VAT) and customs fees are not applicable; the U.S. Embassy Tunis has tax exemption. Payment will be made upon successful delivery and acceptance of the vehicle. The contract includes FAR and DOSAR clauses, with an option to extend for up to 4 months.