MEX-New SUV Vehicle for Mexico City
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico City is seeking a single brand new compact or midsize SUV with all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, an automatic 8-speed transmission, and full service, maintenance, and warranty coverage valid in Mexico City. The vehicle must meet specific technical standards, including a minimum seating capacity of seven passengers, an engine output between 160 and 220 horsepower with an inline four-cylinder preferred, regular unleaded gasoline fueling, and dimensions within defined parameters for height, length, and curb weight. It must include a standard manufacturer safety package and be sourced through an authorized local dealership in Mexico City. The offeror must demonstrate the ability to deliver the vehicle within 45 calendar days of contract award, coordinate delivery during Embassy business hours on weekdays, and ensure compliance with all Mexican regulatory requirements. Chinese-manufactured vehicles or those of Chinese brands are explicitly excluded from consideration. All proposals must include comprehensive documentation such as manufacturer brochures, technical datasheets, maintenance manuals, and warranty details to verify full conformance with requirements. Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible, with proven experience in supplying similar vehicles, a valid business presence, appropriate local licenses and insurance, and a clean criminal and ethical record. They must also demonstrate no conflicting political or business affiliations with U.S. interests, and be fluent in both English and Spanish. Registration in SAM.gov is optional, but non-registered offerors must submit all equivalent documentation including a Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, completed representations and certifications from Attachments 4 through 7, and proof of eligibility to receive U.S. Government awards. The submission must include a completed SF-1449 form, a Project Manager contact proficient in English, and adherence to strict formatting and page limits for supporting documents. Invoices must comply with FAR 32.905(e), show VAT as a separate line item, and be submitted to the specified Embassy office. The award will go to the lowest-priced technically acceptable and responsible offeror, with evaluation governed by pass/fail gates covering vehicle specifications, brand origin, invoice eligibility, and delivery capability. Late submissions will not be accepted, and all questions must be directed to the designated contracting email by June 25, 2026.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
CIUDAD DE MEXICO, MX-CMX, MEXSet-Aside
Timeline
Response Deadline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
Subject: Request for Quotation No. RFQ No. 19MX5326Q0047 for MEX-New SUV vehicle for Mexico City
The Embassy of the United States of America invites you to submit a quotation for one (1) brand new compact or midsize SUV, AWD or 4WD, automatic 8-speed transmission, with service, maintenance, and warranty valid in Mexico City, Mexico.
Your quotation must be submitted to the address shown in paragraph A.4 — Submission Date and Address, under Section 3 of the solicitation document, on or before 13:00 hours (1:00 PM) Mexico City local time on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. No quotations will be accepted after this time.
The selected offeror will be fully responsible for providing the vehicle in full conformance with the technical specifications described in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document, including obtaining any required local government permits, licenses, and import documentation as applicable. Offerors are responsible for presenting an offer that addresses all elements listed in the RFQ. If a discrepancy is identified between the offeror's proposed vehicle and the stated requirements, the offeror must flag it in the quotation.
The offeror shall provide complete information on the item being quoted, in conformance with the requirements stated in the RFQ, including descriptive literature, manufacturer brochures, technical datasheets, maintenance manuals, and warranty documentation, as applicable. Items shall comply with the minimum quality and warranty standards stated in the RFQ document.
All offerors that respond to this solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements when submitting their quotation:
- Be able to understand written and spoken English and Spanish.
- Have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing.
- Have the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources available.
- Hold all licenses and permits required by local law, including authorized dealership status within Mexico City.
- Meet all local insurance requirements.
- Have no adverse criminal record.
- Have no political or business affiliation that could be considered contrary to the interests of the United States.
- Demonstrate good experience and past performance records in supplying SUVs or similar passenger vehicles.
- Identify specialized experience and technical competence required to fulfill the requirement in accordance with this solicitation.
- Maintain a vehicle seller client portfolio demonstrating relevant past performance.
- Be able to comply with at least one of the invoicing options described in Section 1, Paragraph E of the solicitation, and confirm in the quotation which option will be used.
Vehicles manufactured in China or of Chinese brands will not be considered.
Registration in SAM.gov
Offerors may register in SAM.gov, but registration is not required to submit a quotation for this overseas procurement.
If an offeror chooses not to register in SAM.gov, the offeror must instead submit all responsibility documentation normally collected through SAM.gov, including:
- A valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
- A valid NCAGE/CAGE code, if applicable
- Completed Representations & Certifications (FAR/DFARS) — see Attachments 4, 5, and 6
- Confirmation of eligibility to receive U.S. Government awards — see Attachment 7
- Documentation supporting responsibility under FAR 9.104
- Completed Offeror Identification information as required by provision 52.204-90, included in Section 3 of the solicitation
Failure to provide the required documentation with the quotation may result in the offer being considered non-responsive.
The U.S. Government intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to the responsible company submitting a technically acceptable quotation at the lowest price. The Government intends to award based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although discussions may be held with offerors in the competitive range if necessary.
Questions
Direct any questions regarding this solicitation to the contracting team via email at MexicoCityGSOSolicitations@groups.state.gov no later than Thursday, June 25, 2026, before 10:00 hours Mexico City local time.
To protect the integrity of the solicitation process, please do not contact any person at the Embassy other than the contracting team.
Sincerely,
Morgan Osborne
Contracting Officer Embassy of the United States of America Mexico City, Mexico
Attachments:
- RFQ No. 19MX5326Q0047 — MEX New SUV Vehicle for Mexico City, including:
- Attachment 1 — EFT Payment Instructions (MXN)
- Attachment 2 — EFT Payment Instructions (USD)
- Attachment 3 — EFT Payment Instructions (USD — U.S. Vendors)
- Attachment 4 — DFARS 252.204-7007 Annual Representations and Certifications Form
- Attachment 5 — NDAA Telecommunications Equipment Certification
- Attachment 6 — FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications (Commercial Products and Services)
- Attachment 7 — Vendor Eligibility Certification Letter
Similar Contracts
Same NAICS industry code
More opportunities from Department Of State → US Embassy Mexico
Same awarding agency
