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MY2026 or Newer 8+1 Passenger LHD Automatic Diesel Minibus – U.S. Embassy Ankara, Türkiye
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The U.S. Embassy in Ankara, Türkiye, is preparing to procure one brand-new, unused 8+1 passenger left-hand drive automatic diesel minibus with a model year of 2026 or newer, meeting Euro 6.2 or later emissions standards and approved for registration in Türkiye. The vehicle must have a minimum 160 PS diesel engine, long-wheelbase configuration, and include features such as three-zone climate control, a 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, a 360-degree rear camera, heated front seats, premium alloy wheels, and advanced safety systems including ESP, ABS, lane keeping, collision mitigation, and blind spot monitoring. It must be built or homologated for lawful operation in Türkiye and come with full manufacturer warranty coverage valid in the country for at least two years, covering parts and labor, along with accessible authorized after-sales service and original equipment manufacturer parts support through local dealers. The vehicle must be delivered new and unused with all necessary documentation for registration, and compliance with these technical and support requirements is mandatory for consideration. The procurement will follow FAR Part 12 commercial item procedures combined with FAR Part 13 streamlined acquisition methods, and the award will be made on a lowest priced technically acceptable basis, with no discussions or revisions anticipated. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, as required by FAR 52.207, and the contract is subject to the Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements clause (52.229-12). This notice is a pre-solicitation; no quotations may be submitted at this time. The formal Request for Quotations (RFQ) with full terms, evaluation factors, delivery schedule, and submission instructions will be posted on SAM.gov under solicitation number 19TU1526Q3642. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 336110 for automobile manufacturing, and the place of performance is the U.S. Embassy in Ankara. The government intends to issue a firm-fixed-price purchase order upon award, and all responsible sources are encouraged to prepare responses for the upcoming RFQ.
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Ankara, DC, 06530, TURSet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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This is a pre-solicitation notice only. The solicitation is not available as of this date. The Embassy of the United States in Ankara, Türkiye, intends to post solicitation 19TU1526Q3642 on SAM.gov when it is available. This notice does not constitute a request for quotations and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
The U.S. Embassy in Ankara has a requirement for one (1) each brand-new, unused, model year 2026 or newer 8+1 passenger LHD automatic diesel minibus, Euro 6.2 or later. The requirement is for a vehicle meeting the Government's salient characteristics, not for a brand-name-only or make/model-restricted acquisition. Equivalent vehicles meeting or exceeding the salient characteristics stated in the RFQ may be considered.
At a minimum, the vehicle shall be left-hand drive (LHD), automatic transmission, 8+1 seating capacity (eight passengers plus driver), long-wheelbase minibus/passenger van configuration, diesel engine with 160 PS minimum power output, and EU6.2/Euro 6.2 or later/equivalent emissions compliant and accepted for registration in Türkiye.
The vehicle shall be built or homologated for lawful registration, operation, and use in Türkiye. Warranty coverage, authorized after-sales service, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts support shall be available in Türkiye through authorized dealers or service providers for warranty coverage, maintenance, and repairs. The vehicle shall be delivered new, unused, and with all documentation necessary for registration in Türkiye.
The Government anticipates issuing a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for commercial products using FAR Part 12 in conjunction with FAR Part 13 procedures. No quotation shall be submitted in response to this notice.
All responsible sources may submit a quotation in response to the RFQ when it is issued; all timely quotations received in accordance with the RFQ will be considered by the Government. The RFQ will state the quotation due date, delivery schedule, evaluation factors, and all terms and conditions.
The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed-price purchase order/contract to the responsible quoter whose quotation conforms to the RFQ and is lowest priced technically acceptable. The Government may make award based on initial quotations without requesting quotation revisions. A pre-quotation conference is not planned for this solicitation.
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