Supply of #2 - Six Seats Electric Golf Carts in Rome, Italy.
SOL #: 191T7026Q0015Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
State
State, Department Of
U.S. EMBASSY ROME
WASHINGTON, DC, 20520, United States
Place of Performance
ROME, IT-RM, Italy
NAICS
Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (336110)
PSC
Athletic And Sporting Equipment (7810)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Mar 20, 2026
2
Last Updated
Apr 8, 2026
3
Submission Deadline
May 8, 2026, 10:00 PM
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 in Rome, Italy, under the Department of State, is soliciting proposals for the supply of two (2) six-seat electric golf carts. This is a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order opportunity. The requirement includes specific technical specifications detailed in an attachment. This opportunity is not a Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The contractor will supply two (2) six-seat electric golf carts for use at the American Embassy in Rome. Detailed technical specifications are provided in "Attachment 1 - Technical Specifications.docx". Key specifications include:
- Seating Capacity: 6 passengers (including driver)
- Battery: Lithium-ion, 51.2 V, 105 Ah
- Motor: 48 V, 5 kW AC
- Charger: Built-in, 48 V, 20 A high-frequency
- Dimensions: 3600 × 1210 × 1920 mm
- Maximum Load: 510 kg
- Speed: Up to 30 km/h
- Tires: 12-inch aluminum wheel rim with 215/35-12 off-road tires
- Features: Foldable acrylic windshield, reverse alarm, horn, USB port, 7-inch dashboard display with rear-view camera, LED lighting system, adjustable inductive accelerator, DC-DC converter.
- Warranty: Full 2-year warranty (excluding wear parts); 24 months on battery cells and electronics.
Key Requirements & Eligibility
Offerors must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov prior to submission.
- Operate an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide the requested supplies, necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources.
- Provide proof of authorization to do business and operate in Italy, including a copy of the Italian Company Registration Report (“Visura della Camera di Commercio italiana”).
- Possess at least 5 years of continued experience in commercial vehicle sales.
- Submit detailed documentation of the proposed vehicles (brand, model, technical specifications, brochure).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Payment: Will be made in local currency (Euro).
- VAT: The U.S. Embassy is exempt from VAT; therefore, VAT should not be included on invoices.
- Price Validity: Quoted prices must be valid up to September 30th, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: May 9th, 2026, at 12:00 noon local time (Rome, Italy).
- Electronic Submission: Offers must be emailed to RomeGSO-Offers@state.gov.
- Email Subject Line: "191T7026Q0015 -Supply of #2 Six-Seats Electric Golf Carts in Rome, Italy + Company Name".
- File Size: Emails must not exceed 25MB; multiple emails are permitted if necessary. Cloud storage, Dropbox, or Google Drive submissions will not be accepted.
- Required Documents: Completed Standard Form SF-18 and the filled-out Pricing table.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror.
Contact Information
- Primary: Crystal D Sheridan (SheridanCD@state.gov, +39 06-4674-2581)
- Secondary: Patriana Zancani (ZancaniP@state.gov, +39 06-4674-2191)
People
Points of Contact
Crystal D SheridanPRIMARY
Patriana ZancaniSECONDARY
Files
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Solicitation
Posted: Apr 8, 2026
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Pre-Solicitation
Posted: Mar 20, 2026