The General Services Office (GSO) at the U.S. Embassy in Cartagena has a requirement for Vehicle BOX TRUCK; we invite you to read carefully the following minimum requirements:

Required Specifications:

A) One (1) truck meeting the following criteria:

1. Load capacity: 10 to 12 tons.
2. Van (Box) type: Stamped aluminum with dimensions of 6m length, 2.20m height, 2.30m width.
3. Lift platform: Capacity of 1-1/2 tons, hydraulic or electric.
4. Features: Air conditioning, power windows, and 2 to 4 airbags (if available).
5. Fuel type: Diesel, engine power between 120 and 300 HP, torque between 500 and 1000 N.m or equivalent.
6. Braking system: Dual-circuit air brakes, ABS.
7. Auxiliary engine brake: Top Brake + Exhaust brake.
8. High resolution Reverse camera, sensors and backing alarm.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Price must include ALL registration fees within the Colombian authorities.

Warranty terms:

5 years or 50,000 KMS

Delivery Location:

• All items must be delivered to the Embassy’s offsite warehouse located Bogota-Colombia, the exact address will be disclosed to the winner party. Delivery must be scheduled and coordinated with POCs at least 24 hours in advance of the planned delivery date.
• The delivery time of the equipment, accessories and training package should be completed/delivered withing 60 days after acceptance of the referenced purchase order.

Delivery Terms for U.S. vendors

For U.S. and foreign vendors: You may send a proposal in $USD. INCOTERMS: DDP at the US Embassys warehouse in Bogotá - Colombia.

The U.S. Embassy Bogotá will NOT emit a tax exemption certification for Colombian taxes

IMPORTANT NOTE in spite the US embassy is exempt of some Colombian taxes, the Colombian Government courier limits are: $2,000 USD and/or 50 kilos MAX, any package exceeding those limits will no longer be considered courier shipments, and Customs Brokerage + Release of air waybills or Bill of Ladings + Storage fees will be charged, these fees MUST be included in the prospective vendor’s offer as the US Embassy will not cover such expenses.

DELIVERY TERMS: DDP DELIVERY AT THE EMBASSY WAREHOUSE IN BOGOTA. “Delivered Duty Paid” the seller delivers the goods when the goods are placed at the disposal of the buyer, cleared for import on the arriving means of transport, and ready for unloading at the named place of delivery. The seller bears all the costs and risks involved in bringing the goods to the place of destination, has an obligation to clear the goods not only for export but also for import, to pay any duty for both export and import, and to carry out all customs formalities.

Payment Terms

EFT net 30 calendar days, payments will be made upon receipt and acceptance of delivery. No advance payments are allowed.

Evaluation Factors:

To be considered for evaluation and award you must include/comply with all of the following:

• Prices should be in Colombian Pesos (COP). Only for Colombian Vendors.
• U.S. vendors: You can send a proposal in USD, note that prices must incorporate/include DDP INCOTERMS rules described above.
• Unit price, tax percentage, tax amount ant total amount should be stipulated in the quote.
• Submit with the quotation the technical information sheet per model/reference. (For commodities)
• Your offer must show evidence that it meets or exceeds ALL requirements specified in this advertisement.
• Your offer must meet the technical description provided.
• Offer must be valid for three (3) months.
• Your offer must include CONTRACTOR’S CERTIFICATION ON COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (NDAA)-- 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)
• Provide evidence on your past experience with this type of requirements.
• Provide evidence that your company has the financial resources or the ability to obtain them to fulfill this requirement.
• Provide Warranty terms.
• Include a statement certifying that the terms of this requirement are clearly understood:

1. REQUIREMENT: Thay your company completely understands the requirement.
2. DELIVERY TERMS: DDP DELIVERY AT THE EMBASSY WAREHOUSE IN BOGOTA.
3. PAYMENT TERMS: 30 Day net payment.
4. VALIDITY OF OFFER: 3 Months

NOTE: We will contact your company clarify or to request additional information during the evaluation process, if necessary.

IMPORTANT NOTE: ONLY OFFERS FROM SAM REGISTERED VENDORS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR EVALUATION.

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