Bid guide
How to bid on the 2027 Mid Size SUV supply for the Department of State
What the Department of State is buying
The U.S. Embassy in Kingston, Jamaica, needs one new 2027 five-door, right-hand-drive, mid-size SUV. This vehicle must seat five passengers and meet specific technical requirements, including a 2.0L gasoline engine, 2WD, automatic transmission, and various safety and technology features.
Vendors must be authorized vehicle dealers. The quotation needs to cover the vehicle's supply, delivery to the Embassy, all shipping and customs-related services and costs, warranty, local service support, and product literature. A compliance checklist showing how the proposed vehicle meets or exceeds the specifications is also required.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The solicitation was published on July 17, 2026. All quotations must be submitted by August 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions will not be considered.
At the deadline, the Department of State will review all submitted quotations to ensure they meet the technical requirements and include all necessary documentation, such as the compliance checklist and NDAA 889 representations.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for authorized vehicle dealers who can supply a 2027 mid-size SUV that matches the detailed specifications. Firms must be capable of handling international shipping, customs clearance, and delivery to Kingston, Jamaica, as these costs and services must be included in the bid.
Vendors should also be able to provide warranty and local service support through an authorized dealer in Jamaica. This is an equipment category bid, specifically for vehicle procurement.
How to respond to this solicitation
To respond, you must email your quotation, along with completed NDAA 889 representations, to [email protected]. Ensure your firm has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at the time of submission.
Your quotation should be in USD, excluding duties and taxes, and detail supply availability, delivery time, warranty information, product literature, and a statement of service support and spare parts availability from a local authorized dealer. Do not forget to include the required compliance checklist.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review all minimum specifications and ensure your proposed vehicle meets or exceeds each one. Use the compliance checklist to clearly demonstrate this alignment. Any deviation could result in your bid being deemed technically unacceptable.
Provide a comprehensive cost breakdown that clearly accounts for all required services, including shipping, customs, and delivery to the Embassy in Kingston. Since the Embassy will not handle customs clearance or pay associated duties, it is crucial that your quotation covers these aspects fully. Also, highlight your firm's ability to provide local service and spare parts support, as this is a key requirement.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from State, Department of; the original posting controls.