Supply and Delivery of One (1) 7-Seater 4x4 SUV for U.S. Consulate General Cape Town
Overview
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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. Consulate General Cape Town is soliciting quotations for the supply and delivery of one (1) 7-seater 4x4 Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). This procurement aims to support official U.S. Government operations in Cape Town, South Africa. The acquisition will be conducted as a competitive process using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Quotations are due by May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Right-Hand Drive (RHD), diesel-powered, 7-seater 4x4 SUV with specific technical, performance, and operational features. Key specifications include:
- Vehicle Type: 7-seater, 5-door, RHD, Full-Time 4x4/AWD SUV.
- Engine & Transmission: Minimum 2.8L common rail diesel engine (4 cylinders, min 150 kW), 8-speed automatic transmission, minimum 110L fuel tank capacity.
- Interior: Black leather seating, dual-zone climate control, factory-fitted audio with navigation, carpet flooring with rubber mats.
- Exterior: Black color, alloy wheels (min 265/65/R18), full-size spare wheel.
- Safety & Operational: Reverse camera, rear park sensors, adaptive cruise control with lane keep assist, TPMS, automatic door locks, illuminated entry, and smash-and-grab safety film (max 35% tint).
- Warranty & Service: Minimum 3-year/100,000 km manufacturer warranty and 5-year/100,000 km maintenance plan, with nationwide authorized dealership support in South Africa.
- Delivery: Within 90 calendar days from Purchase Order award, as an Ex-Bonded diplomatic vehicle (duty/tax exempt with Certificate A).
- Pricing: Must include all on-the-road costs, delivery, CO2 emissions tax, Microdot installation, 21-Day Road Permit, anticipated price increases, and MIDP processing.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 08:00 AM SAST.
- Published: May 7, 2026.
- Place of Performance: U.S. Consulate General Cape Town, 2 Redden Avenue, Steenberg Estate, Cape Town, South Africa.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price, in accordance with FAR 15.101-2 (LPTA). The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct clarifications.
Additional Notes
- Submission: Quotations must be submitted via email to capetown_quotation@state.gov.
- Payment: Payment will be made via EFT within thirty (30) days after delivery and receipt of a proper invoice, in accordance with FAR 52.232-25.
- Vendor Registration: All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of proposal submission (FAR 52.204-7). Non-registered offerors are subject to immediate disqualification. Vendors are strongly encouraged to register or update their SAM.gov profile immediately.