Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF STATE

    NEW RIGHT HAND DRIVE VEHICLE

    DEPARTMENT OF STATE
    Sol. MPR0579146SolicitationWASHINGTON, DC
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jan 26, 2026
    POSTED
    Jan 9, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    4411
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    2310
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of State is soliciting bids for a right hand drive vehicle, specifically a 10-seater crew bus with diesel engine specifications. The vehicle must meet various features including automatic transmission, safety features, and a maintenance plan. Bidders should include all associated costs in their quotes.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    MPR0579146
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Posted Date
    January 9, 2026
    Response Deadline
    January 26, 2026
    NAICS Code
    4411AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    2310
    Issuing Office
    U.S. EMBASSY PRETORIA
    Primary Contact
    Michelle Thompson
    State
    DC
    ZIP Code
    20520
    AI Product/Service
    product

    Description

    Vehicle Description: 1 MPV: Crew Bus 10 Seater, Automatic Transmission, Diesel, Toyota Quantum 2.8 SLWB GL BUS AT, OR EQUIVALENT
    Quantity: 1
    • Right Hand Drive
    • Platform Type: MPV (High Roof)
    Engine and Transmission
    • Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Cylinders: 4
    • Minimum Engine Capacity: 2.0 Liter
    • Maximum Engine Capacity: 3.0 Liter
    • Minimum Engine Power: 80kW, or more
    • Minimum Fuel Tank Capacity: 70 Liter, or more
    • Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive
    • Transmission: Automatic
    Interior Features
    • Minimum Seating Capacity: 10 Pax
    • Seat Trim: Cloth
    • Floor Carpet: Rubber
    • Air Conditioning: Yes, Driver Cab and Passenger Compartment
    • Audio System: Factory fitted radio and speakers
    • Navigation System: Yes
    Exterior Features
    • Color: White
    • Wheels: Steel, with full size spare wheel
    • Towbar: Yes
    • Bull bar: No
    Safety Features
    • Reverse Camera with display on either Center Console or Rear-View Mirror
    • Factory fitted rear Park Distance Sensors
    • Smash & Grab film fitted on all windows with maximum tint of 35%, or similar
    • Automatic Door Locks
    General
    • Maintenance Plan: 5 years / 100 000km, or better
    • Warranty: 2 years / 100 000km, or better
    • Quoted price should include Road Worthiness Certificate / on-the-road costs
    • Quoted price should include 21 Day South African Road Permit (permit allows the
    vehicle to be transported from Dealership to Embassy without registration documents)
    prior to the full Diplomatic registration and licensing that is done by the Embassy via
    Foreign Affairs (DIRCO).
    • Quoted price should include Microdot (DataDot).
    • Quoted price should include delivery costs
    • Quoted price should include CO2 emissions tax
    • Quoted price should include anticipated vehicle increases
    • Quoted price should include MIDP duty and Ad Valorem (diplomatic vehicle, US
    Embassy will provide a Certificate A for custom duties exemption)

    Key dates

    1. January 9, 2026Posted Date
    2. January 26, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    NEW RIGHT HAND DRIVE VEHICLE is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF STATE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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