Acquisition of one diesel 8pax Van

The U.S. Embassy in Paris, France, is soliciting offers for the purchase of a single diesel-powered 8-passenger van under solicitation number 19FR6326Q0094, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, at 14:00 UTC. The contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis to a responsible contractor who meets all technical requirements at the lowest cost, with no discussions anticipated and awards made based on initial submissions. The contract is fixed price, and all offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) prior to submitting an offer, as mandated by FAR 52.204-7. Proposals must be submitted electronically to ParisContracting@state.gov in PDF, Word, or Excel format, with each file under 30 MB; larger submissions must be split into multiple emails. The vehicle must be delivered FOB destination to the GSO/MP section at the U.S. Embassy in Paris within 210 calendar days of award and must comply with strict technical specifications outlined in Block 20 of the Performance Work Statement, including power door locks, air conditioning, GPS, tinted windows, a spare wheel, and a flip-up trunk. The contractor is also required to provide a completed Preparation Package, including cleaning, fueling with at least 10 liters of diesel, and a full systems check, along with a compliance sheet confirming adherence to all requirements and the name and address of at least one certified maintenance facility in Paris. Evaluation considers vehicle price, fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, and fleet commonality, though no weights are assigned and price remains the sole determinant of award among technically acceptable offers. Additional requirements include compliance with French law and permitting, submission of Kbis or equivalent proof of French business registration, local insurance certificates, and past performance records. Contractors must designate a French-speaking project manager and disclose any use of artificial intelligence systems in performance, as required by DOSAR 652.242-70. The contract excludes VAT for the vehicle but applies 20% VAT to the preparation package. Invoices must be submitted to the U.S. Embassy France address in Paris, and compliance with the Prompt Payment Act is required. Payment will be processed through the FMC Voucher / DBO office at the embassy. No set-aside is in effect, and