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SOLICITATION for MY2026 or Newer 8+1 Passenger LHD Automatic Diesel Minibus – U.S. Embassy Ankara, Türkiye

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19TU1526Q3642-SOLFederal

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The U.S. Embassy Ankara is soliciting quotations for one brand-new, factory-produced MY2026 or newer long-wheelbase 8+1 passenger minibus with left-hand drive, diesel engine, automatic transmission, and Euro 6.2 or higher emissions compliance, homologated for use in Türkiye. The vehicle may be front or rear-wheel drive, and no specific make or model is required. Only manufacturers, authorized distributors or dealers, and certified resellers with verifiable authorization and local warranty and support capability in Türkiye are eligible to respond. The acquisition will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, with no pre-bid conference planned, and awards may be made without further negotiations. Quotations must specify one of three delivery categories: the vehicle not currently in Türkiye, the vehicle already in Türkiye in free circulation, or the vehicle stocked at an approved Turkish free-zone or bonded warehouse in Istanbul, Kocaeli, Izmir, or Mersin. Each submission must include the delivery category, exact delivery point, delivery timeline, and firm-fixed price. All quotations must be in English, signed, complete, and unconditional, and submitted no later than August 4th, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. GMT+3. Questions must be submitted in writing in English by July 29th, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. GMT+3 to the designated contact email. Failure to meet any requirement may result in disqualification.

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U.S. Embassy Ankara seeks new diesel minibus with Euro 6.2+ compliance, delivered to Türkiye by August 4, 2026, lowest price wins.

Agency

Department Of State → US Embassy AnkaraView Agency

NAICS

336110 - Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ankara, DC, 06530, TUR

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NONE

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Cover_Letter_19TU1526Q3642_Minibus.pdf

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RFQ_19TU1526Q3642_Minibus.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of State → US Embassy Ankara
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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Department Of State → US Embassy Ankara
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA
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U.S. Embassy Ankara Acquisitions Office
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Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for one (1) brand-new, factory-produced MY2026 or newer long-wheelbase 8+1 passenger minibus/people carrier, left-hand drive, diesel, automatic transmission, front or rear-wheel drive, Euro 6.2 or higher, homologated for Türkiye, and meeting Section 1 requirements. The requirement is stated by salient characteristics only and does not identify a required make or model. To submit a quotation, follow Section 3 and complete the required portions of the attached document.


The U.S. Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the responsible quoter submitting the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quotation. Only quotations from manufacturers, manufacturer-authorized distributors/dealers, authorized resellers, or certified resellers with proof of authorization and warranty/support capability for the offered vehicle in Türkiye will be considered. Award may be made on initial quotations, without discussions.


The RFQ includes three delivery categories: Category 1 - vehicle not present in Türkiye; Category 2 - vehicle in Türkiye in free circulation; and Category 3 - vehicle stocked at an approved Turkish sea port free-zone/bonded warehouse in Istanbul, Kocaeli, Izmir, or Mersin. Offerors must identify the offered delivery category, named point, delivery period, and firm-fixed price basis.


The Embassy will not be conducting a pre-quotation conference.


Quotations are due by Tuesday, August 4th, 2026, on or before 3:00 p.m. (GMT +3 hrs.). No quotations will be accepted after this time. Quotations must be in English; incomplete, unsigned, conditional, or open-ended quotations may not be accepted.


Direct any questions regarding this solicitation in written English to Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov. All questions must be received prior to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29th, 2026.

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