Guatemala - SUV Vehicle
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 Guatemala is seeking quotations for the acquisition of one (1) new Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), model year 2026 or newer, similar to a TOYOTA RAV4. This is a Solicitation (RFQ), and the government intends to award a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order to the responsible company submitting a technically acceptable offer at the lowest price. Quotations are due by April 24, 2026, at 17:00 hours (Guatemala time).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a new, commercially available SUV with specific minimum features, including: four passenger doors, one cargo door/hatch, air conditioning, a minimum 2.5L gasoline engine, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, at least 8 inches of ground clearance, seating for a minimum of 5 passengers, leather or synthetic leather seats, airbags for driver and front passenger, a spare tire with tools, Anti-lock Brakes System (ABS), stability control, back-up camera, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), blind spot assist, high and low beam lights, radio with Bluetooth, rear window defrost, and all windows factory tinted.
Contract Details
This will be a firm-fixed-price Purchase Order. Prices must include all labor, materials, overhead, profit, and transportation, and can be submitted in US Dollars or Quetzales. The price shall be CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) to the delivery location in Ciudad de Guatemala. While Value Added Tax (VAT) is 12%, the U.S. government is exempt and will provide a tax exemption form. Payment terms are Net 30 days, processed by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). No additional sums will be payable due to cost increases or currency fluctuations.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted via email to GuatemalaBids@state.gov by the deadline. The email subject line must include the company name and solicitation number. Email bids should not exceed 10MB and must be in .pdf, .tif, or .gif formats. Incomplete proposals will not be accepted, and all proposals must be in English. The government may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if necessary. Offerors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database prior to proposal submission. Required documents include an SF-18 cover page, Section I Statement of Work, Section II Description, a warranty statement, delivery schedule, and proof of SAM Registration.
Key Dates
- Published Date: April 8, 2026
- Quotation Due Date: April 24, 2026, by 17:00 hours (Guatemala time)