Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
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 in Belgrade, Serbia, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of one (1) new Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ no. 19RB1026Q0318) for commercial items, intending to award a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This opportunity is not a small business set-aside. Quotes will be evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Quotes are due by May 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM Belgrade time (UTC+2).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one new Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) that must meet specific technical specifications, including being a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) with a gasoline engine, All-Wheel-Drive (AWD), minimum 115 KW engine power, automatic transmission, dual-zone air conditioning, seating for 5, ABS, parking sensors/rear camera, power windows, and specific dimensions (min 4400 mm, max 5000 mm length). The vehicle must include a spare tire, be any discrete color, have five doors, frontal and side airbags, and manuals in the Serbian language. It must be covered by a manufacturer's warranty valid in Serbia, with authorized maintenance and repair facilities available in Belgrade. A minimum 5-year or 150,000 km unlimited warranty is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Delivery: FOB Destination to the American Embassy Warehouse, Belgrade, Serbia, not later than 120 days after contract award.
- Offer Validity: Quotes must be valid through September 31, 2026.
- Currency: All quotes and payments shall be in Serbian Dinar (RSD). VAT is not applicable due to the Embassy's exemption.
- Set-Aside: Not a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Questions Due: May 22, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC+2 Belgrade time.
- Quotes Due: May 28, 2026, 5:00 PM Belgrade time (UTC+2).
- Published: May 18, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Offerors must submit quotes electronically via email to BLG-Procurement@state.gov in a single Adobe Acrobat PDF format. The submission must include a cover sheet with the Official Company Name, Point of Contact (email, name, phone), and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued by SAM.gov. Proposals from companies without a UEI will be considered technically unacceptable. Required documents include the completed solicitation (SF-18 cover page and Section 1), proof of official dealership for Serbia, a technical proposal with vehicle details and photos, evidence of established business, a client list with past performance, and proof of local licenses/permits. Questions must be submitted using the provided "Question Submission Form" to Marina Vukovic at BLG-Procurement@state.gov.
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors. Evaluation will be on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them if deemed necessary. Offeror acceptability and responsibility will be assessed based on compliance with RFQ terms and FAR 9.1 requirements.