Opportunity

SAM #PR16166581

Procurement of Electric Cargo Vans for U.S. Embassy Bogota

Buyer

U.S. Embassy Bogotá

Posted

August 06, 2026

Respond By

August 28, 2026

Identifier

PR16166581

NAICS

441110, 3361, 423860

The U.S. Embassy Bogota, under the Department of State's General Services Office, is seeking to procure new electric cargo vans for its motor pool and property operations. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of State - U.S. Embassy Bogota - General Services Office (GSO) - Products/Services Requested: - Brand new electric cargo vans (E-Cargo Vans) - 100% electric engine (198 Kw/269 CV) - Torque: 40-45 Kgfm (400-500 nm) - Automatic transmission, 4x2 rear traction - ABS brakes with EBA, HLA, and EBD assistance - Rear top brake light, loading area light - Dimensions: 5000-7000 mm length, 2000-3000 mm height - Load capacity: 800-1000 kg - Battery: 60-80 Kwh, autonomy 300-400 km - Type 2 (European class) charging connector - Safety: tire pressure sensors, height-adjustable safety belts, central door locking, rearview mirror with blind spot detection, pedestrian/obstacle alert - Technology: AM/FM stereo, 360-degree camera, reversing camera, A/C, adjustable driver's seat and steering, electric front windows, energy regeneration system, load floor protection, cargo fasteners - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors must be officially licensed to sell vehicles in Colombia - Delivery is DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) to the Embassy warehouse in Bogota - All customs clearance documentation must be processed in the name of the U.S. Embassy - Compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is required - Quotations must be in Colombian Pesos (COP) or USD (for U.S. vendors) - Payment terms: net 30 days after delivery and acceptance - No specific OEMs or part numbers are specified

Description

Technical Specifications for Motor-pool E-Cargo VAN.

Engine:

•           100% electrical engine

•           Power from 198 Kw/269 CV

•           Torque from 40.00 to 45.00 Kgfm / from 400 to 500 nm

Transmission:

•           Automatic transmission

•           4x2 Rear traction.

Brake system:

•           ABS (4 wheels)

•           EBA. HLA and EBD Assistance

Lights system

•           Rear top brake light

•           Light in the loading area

Dimensions:

•           Total length from 5000 - 7000

•           Maximum height from 2000 – 3000

•           Load capacity in kilograms from 800 – 1000

Battery Capacity

From 60 – 80 Kwh

Vehicle Autonomy

From 300 – 400 Km

Connector Type

Tipo 2 (European class) 

Security features

•           Tire pressure sensor

•           Height-adjustable safety belts

•           Central door locking

•           Rearview mirror with blind spots

•           Pedestrian or obstacle approach alert assistance

Additional technology

•           AM/FM Stereo

•           Camara 360 Grades

•           Reversing camera

Comfort and efficiency

•           A/C

•           Adjustable driver's seat

•           Adjustable steering

•           Electric front windows preferred

•           Energy regeneration System

•           Load floor protection

•           Cargo fasteners

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING COLOMBIAN VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND IMPORTATION REQUIREMENTS

Please be advised of the following mandatory conditions for the vehicle registration process in Colombia:

•           Vendor Eligibility: Only offers from companies officially licensed to sell vehicles within Colombia will be accepted.

•           Customs Consignment: If vehicle importation is required, all customs clearance documentation must be processed strictly under the name of: "Embajada de los Estados Unidos de América".

•           Logistics and Financial Responsibility: The vendor is solely responsible for managing and financing all logistics, importation, and delivery costs. The U.S. Embassy will not participate in, nor assist with, customs tax exemptions or importation processing.

•           Diplomatic Registration: The U.S. Embassy Customs & Shipping Unit will provide assistance with the administrative process required to obtain diplomatic license plates.

•           Invoicing: The final invoice must be issued directly to the U.S. Embassy, establishing the Embassy as the official buyer of record.

Please be aware that open Solicitations will officially published at SAM https://sam.gov/ and the U.S. Embassy Bogotá at https://co.usembassy.gov/es/contratacion/

The Government intends to award a Purchase Order resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced technically acceptable list of prices. The Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion.

All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7.  Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of quotations/proposals. 

The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at: https://co.usembassy.gov/registrese-como-proveedor-de-la-embajada-de-los-estados-unidos-en-colombia/

Electronic Submission/Responses:

Please e-mail your quote to the contracting office listed in this notice prior to the response date and time at BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov.  

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