How to bid on a 6-passenger electric vehicle for US Coast Guard Station Seattle

What the Coast Guard is buying

The U.S. Coast Guard Station Seattle needs one new six-passenger, on-road low-speed electric vehicle. This vehicle will be used for routine transportation of personnel and light equipment around the facility in wet coastal conditions. The requirement is for a vehicle that is brand name or equal to a GEM e6.

This is a firm-fixed-price purchase order, and delivery is required within 120 calendar days after the order is received. The delivery destination is the U.S. Coast Guard Station Seattle, 1519 Alaskan Way South, Seattle, WA 98134.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on September 03, 2026. Any questions about the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer by September 09, 2026. All quotes must be submitted electronically by September 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. No questions will be answered after the September 9th deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a 100% small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid. The associated NAICS code is 336110 - Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing. This bid is suitable for vendors who can supply new six-passenger, on-road low-speed electric vehicles that meet or exceed the specifications of a GEM e6, and who can deliver to Seattle, WA, within 120 days.

How to respond

To respond, you must submit your quote electronically to [email protected] by the deadline. The email subject line must include the solicitation RFQ number 70Z03326Q2019000013. Your submission must consist of two parts.

Part 1 requires a completed and signed Standard Form (SF) 1449, including your quoted total firm-fixed-price bid. Part 2 requires detailed vehicle specifications demonstrating that your proposed vehicle meets or exceeds all requirements in the Statement of Requirements. This includes make, model, year, trim, powertrain, dimensions, capacity, safety features, included equipment, optional equipment, warranty, and delivery timeline. If your proposed vehicle has any variances from the listed requirements, you must identify them and provide an explanation for the government’s consideration. Do not include extraneous documents, promotional materials, or general company history brochures.

Tips for a competitive response

Ensure your quote is technically acceptable and offers a fair and reasonable price, as the government intends to award to the lowest priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) quote. Clearly demonstrate how your proposed vehicle meets or exceeds all specified requirements. If proposing an "equal" product, highlight the features that make it comparable or superior to the GEM e6.

Double-check that all required forms are complete and signed, and that all requested specifications are provided. Incomplete submissions may be considered unresponsive. Also, confirm your company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) before the award, as this is a mandatory requirement for all prospective contractors.