Purchase of a Commercial Cargo Vehicle, Milan, Italy

The U.S. Consulate General in Milan, Italy, is seeking to purchase a cargo vehicle that meets specific technical and functional requirements. The vehicle must feature an automatic transmission with nine gears, be right-hand drive, and have dimensions approximately 5.413 meters in length, 2.05 meters in width, and 2.52 meters in height. The cargo compartment should measure around 3.12 meters in length, 1.87 meters in width, and 1.93 meters in height, with a total volume of about 11.5 cubic meters. It should be equipped with a 2.3 Multijet diesel engine producing at least 140 horsepower, a six-speed manual transmission, front-wheel drive, and a payload capacity of roughly 1500 kg. The vehicle must include features such as double-leaf rear doors, a sliding side door, air conditioning, parking sensors, a radio with display, and a built-in GPS navigator, ensuring versatility for cargo and passenger transport purposes. The procurement process is open with a response deadline of September 8, 2025, and is managed by the American Consulate in Milan, under the Department of State. The contract covers registration, road entry, and property taxes, which are included and VAT-exempted. Interested vendors can contact Maria Rosa Balestracci via email or phone for further details. The solicitation emphasizes the need for a commercial cargo vehicle suitable for various operational uses, with specifications aligned to the outlined technical standards.