Request for Quote - (RFQ) for - Vientiane - Supply Pickup Truck Vehicles for US Embassy Vientiane

The American Embassy in Vientiane, Lao P.D.R., is soliciting quotations for the supply of seven new Ford Ranger Wildtrak double-cab 4x4 pickup trucks under solicitation number 19LA9026Q0010, with a submission deadline of 11:59 PM local time on July 17, 2026. Each vehicle must be a brand-new, unaltered unit in original packaging, equipped with a 2.0L Bi-Turbo Diesel engine, 10-speed automatic transmission, left-hand drive, 4-door configuration, seating for five, 18-inch alloy wheels with 255/65 R18 tires, a full-size steel spare, and compliant with EURO 4 or higher emissions standards. The offer price must include custom clearance fees and registration plate costs but exclude taxes. Delivery is required FOB Destination under DAP Incoterm terms to the embassy’s address on Thadeua Road, Km9, Vientiane, with full vendor responsibility for all shipping, transportation, customs, and demurrage charges until final delivery. Partial deliveries are prohibited, and acceptance will occur at the designated delivery point in Laos by the Receiving Officer or authorized representative, who will verify condition, quality, quantity, and compliance with all specifications. Contractors must be registered in SAM prior to award, as this acquisition exceeds the $40,000 threshold for overseas vendors, and must complete all required annual representations and certifications in SAM, including business size, ownership structure, UEI, and compliance with restrictions on covered telecommunications equipment. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses including those on contractor ethics, whistleblower protections, labor standards, Buy American requirements, anti-trafficking, equal opportunity, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors, all of which must be flowed down to subcontractors. The vendor must not be debarred or suspended and must comply with all applicable legal and regulatory obligations. Proposals must be submitted via the completed Standard Form SF-18 to the specified address; oral submissions are prohibited. The embassy reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time without obligation to award, and any collusion among offerors is strictly prohibited. Records related to the contract must be maintained for three years after final payment, or longer if litigation or claims remain unresolved.