SUV for GSO/ MOTOR POOL

The U.S. Embassy in Tunis, under the Department of State, is soliciting quotations for the purchase of a single 2025 Ford Expedition or equivalent SUV under solicitation number 19TS8026Q0012, with a firm-fixed-price contract to be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis. The vehicle must meet specific technical standards including a 10-speed automatic transmission, 4x4 drive, 7-seater capacity, petrol engine, and be available in super white or black, to be delivered directly to the embassy’s location in Tunis, Tunisia by no later than 120 days after contract award, with free on board destination terms. Submissions must include a completed SF-1449 form, detailed pricing in Section I, all required representations and certifications in Section 5, and proof of active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) as mandated by FAR 4.1102, with failure to register resulting in immediate disqualification. Offerors must also submit IRS Form W-14 to address foreign person status and tax exemption requirements under FAR 52.229-11. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked specifically with the solicitation number and delivered to Autumn Muller at the embassy’s Tunis address by 4:00 PM on August 10, 2026, with no electronic submissions permitted and all documents required in English. The evaluation process is strict and limited to price as the sole determining factor among technically acceptable and responsible offerors, with no trade-offs permitted between cost and technical merit. Responsibility will be assessed under FAR 9.1 criteria, including financial capability, past performance, organizational competence, and legal eligibility. Additional compliance obligations include adherence to prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment and services under FAR 52.204-25 and 52.204-27, and compliance with local Tunisian licensing and legal requirements for operations and personnel. Contractors must ensure all delivered items are properly identified using manufacturer or OEM part numbers and conform to inspection criteria that include zero tolerance for customer complaints per month. Payment will be processed through the U.S. Embassy’s Financial Management Office in Tunis, with invoicing expected via WAWF. The contract incorporates mandatory FAR clauses covering whistleblower rights, SAM maintenance, contract clauses incorporated by reference, insurance, and foreign fixed-price terms, and requires offerors to certify all socioeconomic status and unique entity identifiers on the SF-