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 (5-seat crew cabin) for the SPEAR program. This is an Unrestricted acquisition, and the U.S. Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to the responsible company submitting the lowest-priced, acceptable offer. Quotations are due by May 6th, 2026, at 4 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is one (1) 4x4 Off-Road Capable Pickup Truck with specific technical requirements:
- Vehicle Type: 4x4 Off-Road Capable Pickup Truck, 5-seat crew cabin.
- Drivetrain: 4x4 with off-road capability, selectable terrain/off-road driving modes, front and rear differential locks.
- Engine: Minimum 200 hp, gasoline or diesel, high torque (minimum 450Nm), 4-cylinder inline.
- Transmission: Automatic.
- Body: Crew cab, 5-seat pickup.
- Ground Clearance: Minimum 260 mm.
- Suspension: Heavy-duty off-road.
- Tires: All-terrain, minimum 285mm width.
- Armor: Unarmored.
- Special Features: Full underbody steel skid plates, stability and traction control.
- Color: Black, grey, or silver.
- Cargo Security: Tie-down points in the bed.
- Delivery Location: U.S. Embassy Tunis, Les Berges du Lac – 1053 Tunis, Tunisia.
- Delivery Timeline: Not later than 120 days after contract award.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.
- Solicitation Number: 19TS8026Q0008.
- Published Date: April 22, 2026.
- Quotation Due Date: May 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time.
- Period of Performance: From contract award until successful delivery and acceptance.
Set-Aside
This acquisition is Unrestricted.
Evaluation & Award
Award will be made to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. Acceptability will be assessed based on compliance with RFQ terms, and responsibility will be assessed per FAR 9.1 (financial resources, performance ability, integrity, experience, equipment, eligibility). The U.S. Government intends to award based on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may be held if necessary.
Submission Requirements
Quotations must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "Quotation Enclosed for 19TS8026Q0008 – Purchase of pick-up truck 4x4 Off-Road" (Technical and Financial offers separately) to Autumn Muller, Contracting Officer, American Embassy Tunis, Les Berges du Lac, 1053 Tunis, Tunisia. No electronic quotations will be accepted. Required documents include:
- SF-1449
- Section I, Pricing
- Section 5 Representations and Certifications
- Additional information as required in Section 3
- Completed IRS Form W-14
- Proof of SAM Registration (required at time of proposal submission).
Additional Notes
- No pre-proposal conference will be held.
- Proposals must be in English; incomplete proposals will not be accepted.
- Prices must include all labor, materials, overhead, profit, and transportation. VAT and customs fees are not applicable due to the U.S. Embassy's tax exemption status.
- Payment will be made upon successful delivery and acceptance of the vehicle.