Request for Quotations � RFQ#19SF3026Q0001 - New Vehicle � Full-size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)
State · AMERICAN CONSULATE DURBAN
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Where this opportunity stands
Every notice posted under solicitation PR16230733_PR16230867 in this department, oldest first.
- Sep 16, 2026 · this noticeSolicitation
- Sep 16, 2026SolicitationOpen
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What the notice says
The U.S. Consulate General, Durban accepts quotations for two (2) new vehicles which meets the following minimum requirements: Type: Sport Utility Vehicle (Ford Territory/ VW Tiguan) or equivalent Wheelbase: Between 2600-2900 mm Standard or 4-wheel drive: 4-wheel drive system (4WD) Seating capacity: 5 including driver Fuel type: Diesel Size of engine: 2.4 ltr Transmission & Type: Automatic, 6-speed Ground clearance: Minimum 220 mm Interior: Leather Exterior paint color: Gray/Silver Warranty: 4 years / 120,000 km Service plan: 4 years / 90,000 km Maximum delivery date: October 30, 2026 Standard… (show all)
- Other Features: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) Pre-Collision System with pedestrian and cyclist detection Cruise control Brake assist (BA) Lane Keep System Tire Pressure Warning System (TPWS) Airbags � STD Dual zone automatic air conditioning 360 Camera / Front and Rear Parking/Distance Sensors Reverse Camera DataDot Security Safety Window Film / Smash & Grab for ALL windows [(35% Tint max.), or similar Towbar Other notes: Vehicle must be new. Vehicle must meet all requirements for legal importation, registration and driving in the Republic of South Africa. Vehicle will be for delivery to the U.S. Consulate in Durban, South Africa. Quote should be inclusive of VAT and include all charges including sealer service fees, delivery fee, CO2 emissions tax, etc. Do not include registration fee in the cost of the quote. As this vehicle is for purchase by a diplomatic mission, any vehicles imported to South Africa will be custom bonded and exempted from import and customs duties. Quoted price should exclude MIDP duty and Ad Valorem (diplomatic vehicle, Embassy will provide a Certificate A for custom duties exemption). Quotations must be submitted electronically no later than 12h00 on Friday, 11 September 2026 (Local time GMT+2) to Durban_Contracting@usdos.onmicrosoft.com. Late proposals will not be accepted. Please include the following in your proposal: All quotations must be submitted on a company letterhead, indicating the company�s address, contact details and name and email of the contact person. A detailed specification and pricing sheet for your proposed vehicle A completed copy of the attached �NDAA Certificate for vendor compliance�. Provide proof of successful SAM registration NOTE: System for Award Management is a mandatory requirement to be considered for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and manual confirmation requirements via Internet as stipulated in the Clauses. Please register at https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration . Quotations: Please indicate our RFQ number on your quote. If shipping from a location outside South Africa, door-to-door delivery charges, directly to Pretoria must be included. (You must include all charges for shipping, except local customs duties and taxes, for which you will be provided with a Certificate A for exemption of these charges) U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 889(a)(1)(B) � Please complete and include the attached PDF document with your proposal U.S Embassy payment terms: The Embassy issues only fixed priced contracts; therefore, you must confirm that your prices will remain fixed. If your price is dependent on the rate of exchange, you MUST make provision for possible increases in your quoted price. No alterations or pricing changes will be accepted after the Quotation deadline. The U.S Embassy does not authorize Advance (deposit) payments. Payment will be made via EFT into the company�s bank account, 30 days AFTER receipt of goods and proper invoice, whichever is later . Kindly be advised that, as a Diplomatic Mission, we represent the U.S. Government and are unable to sign any legal documents, including credit applications and T�s & C�s. By submitting a quotation you are agreeing to waive any payment terms that may be in contrast to the above. U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Section 889(a)(1)(B) Solicitation provision 52.240-90 in incorporated by reference. �By submission of its offer, the offeror represents� compliance with covered telecommunications equipment or services representations FAR and DOSAR Clauses: The attached FAR and DOSAR clauses will form part of this contract. Selection criteria: The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable proposal at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so. Questions: Please direct any questions regarding this Solicitation in writing in English, to Kevin Balgobind, Procurement Assistant, by e-mail to Durban_Contracting@usdos.onmicrosoft.com;. All questions must be received by September 07th , 2026. DOWNLOAD: FAR and DOSAR clauses
Who won similar work
19 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same agency (State), same product/service code (PSC) 2310.
Single-winner award sizes (19): middle half $42K to $76K, median $60K; range $29K to $232.0M.
| Winner | Awards | Value | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL CITY AUTO SALES, INC. | 3 | $162K | Sep 17, 2026 |
| EJNER HESSEL A S Brondby 2605 DNK | 3 | $110K | May 6, 2026 |
| MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES Washington DC 20405 USA | 2 | $174K | Sep 30, 2025 |
| BMW of North America LLC | 1 | $232.0M | Apr 28, 2026 |
| AN PHU THANH IMPORT - EXPORT JOINT STOCK COMPANY | 1 | $430K | Oct 22, 2025 |
| OSAUHING INCHCAPE MOTORS ESTONIA Harju Maakond 75312 EST | 1 | $91K | Jul 22, 2025 |
| DELTA MOTORS DOO Beograd (cukarica) 11030 SRB | 1 | $67K | Jul 1, 2025 |
| ARABIAN CAR MARKETING CO. LLC | 1 | $63K | Mar 1, 2026 |
| Rutherford & Bond Limited | 1 | $62K | Feb 20, 2025 |
| QASR AL JAMAL COMPANY | 1 | $60K | Aug 7, 2026 |
Value counts single-winner awards. "Shared" awards are multiple-award contracts that list every winner with the same total ceiling; that ceiling is not one company's win, so it is not added in. Revenue next to a ticker is the company's last annual revenue from its 10-K.
- Sep 30, 2026Alpha Ford AUTOROUTE A1 SORTIE HAMMAM LIF TN-13 2014 TUN$42KSUV for GSO/ MOTOR POOLNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Sep 17, 2026GLOBAL CITY AUTO SALES, INC.$37KSupply and Delivery of Unarmored SUV vehicleNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Aug 7, 2026QASR AL JAMAL COMPANY$60K2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness � Name Brand or EqualNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Jul 27, 2026Sam Logistics and Supplies Inc$42KAward notice, Purchase of 8-seater minivanNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Jun 26, 2026GRAND MOTORS DOO BEOGRAD Novi Beograd 11070 SRB$33KSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)No listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- May 6, 2026EJNER HESSEL A S Brondby 2605 DNK$29KCOPEN - Request for Bids/Quotations for a Ford Transit Courier Limited Van 1.0 EcoBoost (125 HP) A7 (Brand Name or Equal)No listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Apr 28, 2026BMW of North America LLC$232.0MArmored BMW X5, X7 and 7 SeriesNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Mar 26, 2026EJNER HESSEL A S Brondby 2605 DNK$46KAward Notification - Ford Tourneo Custom Titanium 320 (Brand Name or Equal)No listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Mar 1, 2026ARABIAN CAR MARKETING CO. LLC$63KMCT-MSG - New SUV PurchaseNo listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
- Oct 24, 2025EJNER HESSEL A S Brondby 2605 DNK$35KNotice of Award for COPEN - Request for Bids/Quotations for a Ford Transit Courier Limited Van 1.0 EcoBoost (125 HP) A7 (Brand Name or Equal)No listed company matched (Materiality N/A)
Competitive landscape
For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.
- 0 of these past winners lobbied State, Dept of (DOS) since 2024 (0 filings)
- 0 of their lobbyists list a past State, Dept of (DOS) job
- No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
- 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
Policy around it
Bills the past winners named while lobbying this agency's issues, rules from the department, and executive orders that name the agency, last 12 months.
- 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
- 33 rules from the department in the last 12 months
- 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
Market
For past winners matched exactly to a listed company. Insider trades are open-market buys and sells (Form 4) in the last 90 days, shown as facts; our own study found insiders do not reliably buy ahead of awards. A sale marked 10b5-1 was made under a trading plan set up in advance.
- 0 of the past winners are listed companies
- 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
Sources: SAM.gov notices and award notices; Senate LDA lobbying filings; FEC filings; FARA; Federal Register; congress.gov; SEC Form 4. Every row above links to its record.
Companies are matched to tickers by exact name only. A company we could not match shows no market rows; that is a miss, not a finding.