U.S. Embassy Manama - Vehicle Purchase

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The U.S. Embassy in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) number PR16137235 for the procurement of two 13-seater vehicles. The U.S. Government plans to award a contract or purchase order to the responsible bidder offering the lowest-priced, technically acceptable proposal. Award selection is anticipated based on initial submissions without further discussions. To be eligible for consideration, prospective offerors must submit their electronic proposals in English by August 20, 2026, at 16:00. Submissions must include a completed SF-1449 form and active proof of registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, which is required prior to proposal submission.

The U.S. Embassy in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under solicitation number PR16137235 for the procurement and delivery of two brand-new, 2026 model year, 13-seater high-roof petrol vehicles. The vehicles must be Toyota HiAces (or equivalent) equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine, 6-speed automatic transmission, and various safety and comfort features, including a rear-view camera and dual airbags. The solicitation is limited to registered vehicle dealerships in Bahrain that can provide OEM spare parts and possess a local service center. Quotations must be submitted in Bahraini Dinars (BHD), inclusive of VAT, by the deadline of August 20, 2026. The contract includes a lump-sum requirement for third-party insurance and a commercial warranty of three years or 100,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. To qualify, offerors must demonstrate technical and financial capability, maintain a permanent local business address, possess all necessary local licenses and permits, and hold an active registration in the U.S. government's System for Award Management (SAM). Acceptance of the vehicles is subject to a physical inspection upon delivery to verify compliance with all technical specifications and operational features.

The U.S. Embassy in Manama, Bahrain, has awarded contract number 19BA3026P00248 (Solicitation PR16137235) to Ebrahim Khalil Kanoo B.S.C., located in Bahrain (Unique Entity ID: LN9PU5M2YZN5). Valued at 28,289.10 BHD, the contract will be performed in Manama under the supervision of Contracting Officer Sean Daniels.