PURCHASE OF (2) SUV 4X4 VEHICLES

The U.S. Embassy in Panama is soliciting bids for the purchase of two 4x4 SUV vehicles under solicitation number 19PM0726Q0026_CSI_VEHICLE_SOLICITATION, with offers due by 3:00 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The vehicles must meet detailed technical specifications including a 2.8L diesel turbo intercooler engine, six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift, third-row folding seats for seven passengers, triple-zone air conditioning, independent MacPherson suspension, ventilated disc brakes on all four wheels, five doors, 265/60 R18 aluminum tires, smart-entry with push-button start, seven airbags, rear and front parking sensors, cross-traffic alert, electric power steering, panoramic view monitor, and rear-wheel drive with partial 4x4 capability and rear differential lock. The vehicles must be model year 2026 or equivalent, and the vendor must be an authorized representative of the manufacturer, providing in-country warranty and service with a minimum coverage of three years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. Delivery is required F.O.B. destination to the U.S. Embassy in Demetrio B. Lakas, Clayton, no later than fifteen calendar days after contract award. All offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and must submit proof of SAM registration with their quotation; failure to do so will result in a non-responsible determination. In addition to the SAM requirement, each quotation must include a descriptive specifications sheet detailing how the offering vehicle meets the technical requirements and evidence of the vendor’s commitment or arrangement with any subcontractor necessary to fulfill the warranty, delivery, and servicing obligations. This is a commercial item acquisition governed under FAR 52.212-1 and FAR 52.212-2, with award made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Technical compliance is evaluated through mandatory pass/fail gates: SAM registration, submission of the descriptive specifications sheet, and proof of subcontractor capability or vendor direct capacity to deliver. Additional FAR clauses, including deviations effective in 2026 related to contract terms, subcontracts, payment, data security, and AI disclosure, apply. The acquisition is not set aside for small businesses, and inquiries should be directed to Walter Williams at the provided contact information.