Acquisition of one small-size full electric sedan for U.S Mission in Paris

The U.S. Embassy in Paris is soliciting offers for the purchase of one small-size full electric sedan to be used by the U.S. Mission in France, with delivery required to the FAC section in Paris. The vehicle must meet specific technical requirements including a left-hand drive configuration, five doors, automatic transmission, a 48 to 50 kWh battery, black metallic exterior paint, and a textil or alcantara interior, all compliant with French specifications. The contract will be awarded as a fixed-price agreement to the lowest-priced technically acceptable and responsible offeror, with no discussions anticipated after initial submission. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide proof of registration including the SAM UEI number prior to submission, as mandated by FAR provisions. Proposals must be submitted electronically to ParisContracting@state.gov no later than July 23, 2026, at 19:00 CET, in English, and must include a completed SF-1449 form, Section 5 representations and certifications, proof of SAM registration, a detailed technical bid with brand, model, specifications, and color charts, a compliance sheet noting any deviations, and evidence of the contractor’s ability to perform, including the name and credentials of a Project Manager fluent in both English and French and proof of an established business presence in France such as a Kbis document. The evaluation process includes pass/fail criteria for acceptability and responsibility, based on compliance with technical requirements and adherence to FAR 9.1 standards regarding financial capability, integrity, experience, facilities, and legal eligibility. While no specific weightings are assigned, award will prioritize the lowest price after satisfying technical and responsibility thresholds, with additional consideration given to fuel costs, maintenance costs, and fleet commonality to determine overall value. The contract includes clauses related to whistleblower rights, workers’ compensation under the Defense Base Act, insurance for work on government installations, taxes on foreign fixed-price contracts, unenforceability of unauthorized obligations, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The contractor must include 20% VAT on the preparation package (CLIN 0002), while the vehicle itself (CLIN 0001) is exempt from VAT. Delivery must be FOB destination, with all transportation costs included if originating outside France, and must be completed within 210 calendar days of award. Contractors and their subcontractors must comply with U.S. statutory requirements including anti-kickback laws, procurement