Supply of new Van, 17 seater (including driver)
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. Department of State, U.S. Embassy New Delhi, is soliciting quotations for the supply of one (1) new 17-seater van (including driver). This is an unrestricted acquisition, and the government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible company submitting the lowest-priced acceptable offer. Quotations are due by June 29, 2026, at 1400 hrs (India Time).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a single, brand new, 17-seater van with specific technical specifications, including:
- Vehicle: Right Hand Drive (RHD), EURO-6 or above emissions standard, Model Year 2026, White color, Diesel 4-cylinder engine, Manual/Automatic transmission.
- Dimensions: 7010mm (L) x 2095mm (W) x 2550mm (H).
- Features: Fully air-conditioned, power steering, power windows, electric side mirrors, airbags, touchscreen navigation, front and rear cameras with display, rear cross-traffic monitor, spare tire, fog lights, rear defogger, reclining front seats, seat belts for all seats, panoramic view monitor, and blind spot monitor. Brand names mentioned are for informational purposes only and are not restrictive.
- Delivery: FOB destination to U.S. Embassy New Delhi, India, within 90 days of contract award. For offshore vendors, delivery is door-to-door to the Embassy premises.
- Warranty: Must include the manufacturer's most favorable commercial warranty available in New Delhi, India.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 90 days of award.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Place of Performance: New Delhi, India.
Submission & Evaluation
- Questions Deadline: June 22, 2026, by 1700 hrs (India Time). Submit all requests for clarifications in writing via E-mail to kamathsp@state.gov.
- Quotation Due Date: June 29, 2026, by 1400 hrs (India Time).
- Submission Method: Electronically to Newdelhibids@state.gov. The subject line must be "Solicitation No. 191N6526Q0065 for Brand New Van, 17 seater". The file size must not exceed 10MB per email; larger submissions require multiple emails.
- Required Documents: SF-1449, Section I (Pricing), additional information as required in Section 3, Section 5 (Representations and Certifications), and Proof of SAM Registration. Offerors must also submit a detailed matrix table demonstrating compliance with specifications and past performance information, including client references.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest-priced, acceptable, responsible quoter. Technical capability is the most important non-price factor, followed by delivery. Price will be a determining factor as differences decrease.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to proposal submission. The U.S. Embassy will provide a Duty Exemption Certificate for customs clearance. Local vendors must include GST and other applicable taxes, while offshore vendors must include all costs (transportation, insurance, customs clearance, etc.) in their quoted price.