US EMBASSY LUANDA VEHICLES PURCHASE
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. Embassy Luanda is issuing a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the procurement of six new vehicles (three 4WD SUVs and three high-roof passenger vans) for its operations in Angola. The requirement is for 2025-2027 model year vehicles in new, unsold condition to replace existing assets. The Embassy is pursuing a brand name or equal approach, citing Toyota Land Cruisers and Ford Transit passenger vans as reference models due to their integration with the current fleet and local parts availability. Alternatives meeting specified salient characteristics will be considered. Responses are due by July 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for:
- Three (3) 4WD SUVs: 2025-2027 model year, new condition, 7 leather seats, left-hand drive, automatic transmission, diesel-powered.
- Three (3) High Roof Passenger Vans: 2025-2027 model year, new condition, minimum 15-passenger capacity, left-hand drive, automatic transmission, diesel-powered. All vehicles must include standard safety equipment, comply with applicable safety and emissions standards, and proposals must detail warranty and maintenance options, along with delivery timelines and location to the U.S. Embassy in Luanda, Angola.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation
- Proposed Solicitation Number: 19A05026Q0007
- Product Service Code: 2310 (Passenger Motor Vehicles)
- NAICS Code: 441110 (New Car Dealers)
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due Date: July 12, 2026, 21:30Z
- Published Date: May 26, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors must submit electronic proposals to LuandaGSOProcurement@state.gov. Each email submission is limited to 30MB; multiple emails may be used for larger files. Contractors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database prior to submitting an offer and must complete all applicable Representations and Certifications listed in Section V of the forthcoming solicitation. This procurement is subject to FAR 52.229-12 - Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).
Points of Contact
- Primary: Scott A. Stahl, Contracting Officer (stahlsa@state.gov, +244 923 500 459)
- Secondary: Demário A. Cacumba, Procurement Agent (CacumbaD@state.gov, +244 923 556 956)
Additional Notes
This is a pre-solicitation notice; a formal solicitation will be issued at a later date. Vendors are strongly encouraged to ensure their SAM registration is active and all required certifications are completed to facilitate future participation.