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Cargo E-Vans for Motor Pool and Property

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PR16166581 Federal

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The contract specifies requirements for an electric cargo van to be used in the U.S. Embassy Bogotá’s motor pool, with technical specifications including a 100% electric engine delivering 198 kW (269 CV) and torque ranging from 400 to 500 Nm, paired with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. The vehicle must feature a battery capacity between 60 and 80 kWh, enabling a driving range of 300 to 400 kilometers, and utilize a Type 2 European connector for charging. Dimensions must fall within a length of 5,000 to 7,000 mm and maximum height of 2,000 to 3,000 mm, with a load capacity of 800 to 1,000 kilograms. Safety systems include ABS, EBA, HLA, EBD, tire pressure monitoring, height-adjustable seatbelts, central locking, blind spot detection, and pedestrian alert assistance. The van must be equipped with a 360-degree camera system, reversing camera, rear top brake light, and interior loading area lighting. Comfort features include air conditioning, adjustable driver’s seat and steering wheel, electric front windows, energy regeneration, load floor protection, and cargo fasteners. The vehicle must also have an AM/FM stereo system. The contract imposes strict requirements for compliance with Colombian vehicle registration and importation procedures. Only vendors officially licensed to sell vehicles in Colombia are eligible to respond. If importation is necessary, all customs documentation must be processed under the name of the U.S. Embassy of the United States of America, and the vendor bears full responsibility for logistics, importation costs, and financial obligations, with no assistance or tax exemptions provided by the Embassy. The final invoice must be issued directly to the U.S. Embassy as the official buyer of record. The Embassy’s Customs & Shipping Unit will assist only with the administrative process to secure diplomatic license plates. Proposals must be submitted electronically to BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov before the deadline of August 28, 2026, and all offerors must be registered in the SAM database prior to award. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, with no discussions anticipated, and the solicitation is open to all eligible contractors under the NAICS code 3361 without set-aside restrictions.

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Electric cargo van for U.S. Embassy Bogotá with 60–80 kWh battery, 300–400 km range, Type 2 charger, full safety and comfort features, imported by vendor at own cost.

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy BogotaView Agency

NAICS

3361 - Motor Vehicle ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

BOGOTA, CO-DC, 110111, COL

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RFQ PR16166581 for E-Cargo VAN at U.S. Embassy Bogotá

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AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Bogota
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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Department Of State → US Embassy Bogota
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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Bogota Contracting Office

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Technical Specifications for Motor-pool E-Cargo VAN.



Engine:


•           100% electrical engine


•           Power from 198 Kw/269 CV


•           Torque from 40.00 to 45.00 Kgfm / from 400 to 500 nm



Transmission:


•           Automatic transmission


•           4x2 Rear traction.



Brake system:


•           ABS (4 wheels)


•           EBA. HLA and EBD Assistance



Lights system


•           Rear top brake light


•           Light in the loading area



Dimensions:


•           Total length from 5000 - 7000


•           Maximum height from 2000 – 3000


•           Load capacity in kilograms from 800 – 1000



Battery Capacity


From 60 – 80 Kwh



Vehicle Autonomy


From 300 – 400 Km



Connector Type


Tipo 2 (European class) 



Security features


•           Tire pressure sensor


•           Height-adjustable safety belts


•           Central door locking


•           Rearview mirror with blind spots


•           Pedestrian or obstacle approach alert assistance



Additional technology


•           AM/FM Stereo


•           Camara 360 Grades


•           Reversing camera



Comfort and efficiency


•           A/C


•           Adjustable driver's seat


•           Adjustable steering


•           Electric front windows preferred


•           Energy regeneration System


•           Load floor protection


•           Cargo fasteners



IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COLOMBIAN VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND IMPORTATION REQUIREMENTS



Please be advised of the following mandatory conditions for the vehicle registration process in Colombia:



•           Vendor Eligibility: Only offers from companies officially licensed to sell vehicles within Colombia will be accepted.


•           Customs Consignment: If vehicle importation is required, all customs clearance documentation must be processed strictly under the name of: "Embajada de los Estados Unidos de América".


•           Logistics and Financial Responsibility: The vendor is solely responsible for managing and financing all logistics, importation, and delivery costs. The U.S. Embassy will not participate in, nor assist with, customs tax exemptions or importation processing.


•           Diplomatic Registration: The U.S. Embassy Customs & Shipping Unit will provide assistance with the administrative process required to obtain diplomatic license plates.


•           Invoicing: The final invoice must be issued directly to the U.S. Embassy, establishing the Embassy as the official buyer of record.



Please be aware that open Solicitations will officially published at SAM https://sam.gov/ and the U.S. Embassy Bogotá at https://co.usembassy.gov/es/contratacion/



The Government intends to award a Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable list of prices. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion.



All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7.  Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals. 



The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at: https://co.usembassy.gov/registrese-como-proveedor-de-la-embajada-de-los-estados-unidos-en-colombia/



Electronic Submission/Responses:



Please e-mail your quote to the contracting office listed in this notice prior to the response date and time at BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov.  

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