Every reason behind the verdict rather than the headline one — which of your certifications match, how much runway is left, whether the work is your size, and what we would need to know to sharpen it.
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Compliance matrix
Every stated and implied requirement, its source section, whether it is mandatory, and where your response will address it.
Proposal outline
A submission skeleton where every required element is a heading with its source requirement quoted beneath it. You write the substance; nothing gets forgotten.
Questions to submit
Genuine ambiguities and requirements that disadvantage a smaller bidder, drafted as questions you can submit before the Q&A deadline.
Past performance write-ups
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
PR16166581
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
3361
Product service code
2305
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-08-13
Response deadline
Aug 28, 2026, 9:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
BOGOTA, CO-DC
Contracting contact
BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov
Market intelligence
Account requiredWho wins this work, and what it pays
Comparable awards under NAICS 3361 at this agency — the incumbent, what they were paid, when their period of performance ends, and the real pricing distribution rather than the headline number. From public federal award records.
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.
Contact
Point of contact
Bogota Contracting Office
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
BogotaGSOCompras@state.gov
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