SAM #PR15976215

Procurement of BMW X3 20 xDrive or Equivalent Vehicle for U.S. Embassy Copenhagen

The U.S. Embassy Copenhagen, under the U.S. Department of State, is soliciting bids for the purchase of a BMW X3 20 xDrive or an equivalent vehicle. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Copenhagen - OEMs and Vendors: - BMW (explicitly specified) - Equivalent vehicles from other manufacturers are permitted if all specifications are met - Products/Services Requested: - One BMW X3 20 xDrive or equivalent vehicle - Key specifications: - 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder diesel or gasoline engine - 8-speed automatic transmission - All-wheel drive - Five doors - Air conditioning, heated steering wheel and seats - All-season tires, Polarized Grey Metallic color - Tire pressure monitoring, remote central locking - Lane keeping technology, start-stop feature, engine start-stop system - Active blind spot detection, parking assistance system plus - Front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera, navigation, blind spot assist - LED headlights, drive assist, heat-insulating and tinted windows - 14.9-inch curved display, airbags (including front-side knee airbags), all-weather rubber floor mats - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vehicle must comply with EU/Danish road worthiness requirements - Firm fixed price contract - Duty- and tax-free quotes required, including shipping, registration fees, and warranty details - SAM registration required for offers exceeding $30,000 USD - Compliance with local regulatory standards is mandatory

Description

This is a brand name or equal acquisition as outlined in FAR 52.211-6. 

The vehicle needs to have the following specifications:

2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder Diesel or gasoline engine.

8-speed Automatic transmission                  

All wheel drive

5 Doors                                                      

Air conditioning system

Heated steering wheel and seats                   

All-season tires

Color: Polarized Grey Metallic                    

Tire pressure monitoring

Remote central locking                               

Lane Keeping Technology

Start – Stop Feature                                    

Engine Start-Stop System

Active Blind Spot Detection                        

Parking Assistance System Plus

Front and Rear Parking Sensors                   

Reversing camera

Navigation                                                 

Blind spot assist

LED headlights                                          

Drive Assist

Heat-insulating and tinted windows            

14.9-inch curved display

Airbags including front-side knee airbags    

All weather rubber floor mats

The vendor is required to submit a duty- and tax-free quote including shipping, registration fees, and warranty details. The vehicle is required to meet or exceed EU/Danish road worthiness requirements. The contract will be a firm fixed priced contract.

Note:  US-made vehicles and Danish-made vehicles differ primarily in regulatory compliance and market preferences. US vehicles are built to meet American standards, which include specific lighting requirements such as amber turn signals and sealed-beam headlights, as well as odometers that measure in miles. In contrast, Danish vehicles adhere to European Union regulations, featuring E-marked lighting with rear fog lights and metric odometers in kilometers. Additionally, European emission standards for Danish cars are generally stricter, influencing engine design and fuel efficiency. Design and safety features may also differ to cater to local preferences and driving conditions in each market.

Offers are due Friday, May 11th, 2026 at 17:00 (local time).

For more detailed information, please contact: Copenhagen Procurement Team Phone: +45 3341 7100 E-mail: CopenhagenProcurement@state.gov

IMPORTANT! For proposals exceeding $30,000 USD (or the equivalent in local currency): Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102.

Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

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