SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF PASSENGER VEHICLE FOR U.S. EMBASSY HONIARA

The U.S. Embassy in Honiara, Solomon Islands requires the purchase and delivery of one new sport utility vehicle for official government use. The vehicle must be suitable for urban driving, unimproved roads, wet/tropical conditions, and official transportation requirements. The contractor shall provide a written warranty of at least 3 years or 60,000 km, or the manufacturer’s standard warranty, whichever is greater. The contractor shall identify the authorized local service provider and confirm the availability of routine maintenance, warranty service, and commonly required spare parts in Solomon Islands. Key features and requirements of the vehicle include: • Sport Utility Vehicle, mid-size or larger • Four-door or five-door configuration • Suitable for official government transportation • Right-hand drive • New vehicle, unused or dealer-stock condition, with full manufacturer or dealer warranty • Exterior color: white preferred; other neutral official-use colors may be considered • Four-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, or equivalent off-road-capable drivetrain • Automatic transmission • Engine suitable for local road conditions and available fuel supply • Adequate ground clearance for secondary roads and uneven surfaces • Suspension appropriate for mixed urban and rough-road use • Air conditioning suitable for tropical climate conditions • Minimum seating capacity: seven passengers • Adequate cargo space for official equipment, luggage, and supplies • Fold-flat or folding rear seats preferred • Front and side airbags, or comparable manufacturer-standard occupant protection • Anti-lock braking system • Electronic stability control or equivalent • Rear-view camera and/or parking sensors preferred • Factory-installed seatbelts for all seating positions • Window tinting, not to exceed local legal limits • Rubber floor mats • Mud flaps or equivalent wheel-well protection • Weather shields or window visors preferred • All-terrain or mud-terrain tires appropriate for local road conditions • Full-size spare tire preferred • Snorkel or enhanced air intake system preferred, if available and appropriate for the vehicle model • Standard manufacturer toolkit and jack • Owner’s manual and service booklet