US Consulate Sao Paulo - Brazil - Purchase of an Official Vehicle
ID: 19BR9326Q0006Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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STATE, DEPARTMENT OFSTATE, DEPARTMENT OFCONSULATE GENERAL SAO PAULOWASHINGTON, DC, 20520, USA

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Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers (441)

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PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES (2310)

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    The U.S. Department of State, through the Consulate General in Sao Paulo, Brazil, is seeking quotations for the purchase of a Toyota Corolla Cross-XRE flex or a similar vehicle. The vehicle must meet specific requirements, including being manufactured for the Brazilian market, having an automatic transmission, and including safety features such as an electronic stability system and anti-lock braking system. This procurement is essential for the operational needs of the consulate, and the government intends to award a contract to the lowest-priced, acceptable, and responsible offeror. Interested parties must submit their quotations electronically by February 6, 2026, and ensure they are registered in the SAM database, with all submissions directed to SaoPauloProcurement@state.gov.

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    The U.S. Consulate Sao Paulo is soliciting quotes for a Toyota Corolla Cross-XRE flex or similar vehicle (RFQ 19BR9326Q0006). The government intends to award a contract to the lowest-priced, acceptable, and responsible offeror. Quotations are due by February 6, 2026, COB, must be in English, and submitted electronically to SaoPauloProcurement@state.gov in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format, with a file size not exceeding 30MB per email. Required submission documents include a completed SF-1449, Section 1 of the solicitation, and proof of SAM registration. Offerors must be registered in the SAM database (https://www.sam.gov) prior to submission. The solicitation details contract clauses, pricing in Brazilian Reais (excluding VAT), and evaluation factors focusing on lowest price and acceptability, with past performance as an important consideration. It also includes various FAR and DOSAR clauses, including those related to telecommunications equipment, foreign procurements, and representations and certifications.
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