Praia - RSO Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV)

The U.S. Embassy Praia is seeking to acquire a single 2026 Renault Duster as an RSO Emergency Response Vehicle on a sole-source basis under FAR 6.302-1 and FAR 11.105, citing that only this specific brand and model meet the agency’s requirements for durability, functionality, and compatibility with existing equipment. The procurement is justified through a publicly available Justification and Approval document that confirms the necessity of restricting competition to the designated vehicle and affirms that the proposed price is fair and reasonable. The vehicle must be equipped with an automatic transmission, have a color preference of white, black, or terracotta, include an elevated navigation screen, and provide sufficient cargo space to fulfill mission needs. The place of performance is Praia, Cape Verde, with the contracting office located in Washington, DC. The solicitation, identified as PR16014745, was posted on May 28, 2026, with responses due by June 7, 2026, and falls under NAICS Code 441110. Although the total contract value is not specified, funding is limited to under $26,000. The vendor, Caetano, is expected to provide maintenance and warranty support, but no detailed delivery schedule, inspection procedures, or contract administration details are provided. There is no competitive evaluation process, and no additional clauses, representations, or special requirements are outlined in the available documentation.