Purchase of Vehicle

The U.S. Embassy in Tirana, Albania, is soliciting quotations under solicitation 19AL6026Q0011 for the procurement of one full-sized SUV or full-sized hybrid SUV to support embassy operations. The vehicle must be a 2024 or newer model featuring all-wheel drive, automatic transmission, seating for six or more passengers, and essential safety features including airbags and a rearview camera. Fully electric vehicles are prohibited. The procurement will be awarded as a firm fixed price purchase order using the Lowest-Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method. Key requirements include a minimum five-year warranty on the vehicle and battery, a first-year maintenance package provided at no cost, and the availability of a factory service facility and after-sales network within Tirana, Albania. Qualified bidders must submit their proposals in English via email by August 31, 2026, at 14:30 Central European Time. Submissions must include the manufacturer's name, model, extended specifications, English product literature, a delivery plan ensuring arrival within 90 calendar days of award, and details of warranty provisions in Albania. Additionally, offerors must provide at least two references from the past three years demonstrating experience in supplying similar vehicles, a Unique Entity ID, and proof of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). The evaluation will consider factors such as technical conformance, warranty terms, maintenance availability, past performance, and environmental efficiency.