Request for Quotation:
- Request for Quotation for Air Purifier Filters Valid till June 28, 2021
- RFI for Companies to Sell U.S. Branded Vehicles to U.S. Consulate General Shanghai Valid till June 17, 2021
- Quick Start Guide for SAM registration
- SAM_Guide_for_International_Entity_Registration
- DNB-Foreign entity DUNS number Registration Guide
- The United States Consulate General in Shanghai is seeking information from automotive companies and automobile dealerships regarding the future procurement of vehicles locally from Shanghai area. The U.S. Consulate General is considering making multiple purchase in the near future of sedans, light duty passenger vans, SAV/SUV, electric, and/or hybrid vehicles. The vendor must be able to sell directly to the U.S. Government and accept the following terms (not inclusive of all U.S. Government federal contracting terms) in doing business with the U.S. Government:
1. Vendor must currently have a Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS) number or be able to successfully register a DUNS number (https://www.dnb.com/choose-your-country.html), (https://www.dnbchina.com/)
2. The vendor must be able to register in System for Award Management (SAM) for any procurement that will cost more than $30,000. (https://sam.gov/SAM/pages/public/index.jsf)
3. The vendor must also be able to accept payment terms: 30 days after proper invoice received from contractor. (https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-25)Please note the attached tutorials on how a foreign entity may register for a DUNS number and how to register in SAM with approved DUNS number.All vehicles should be available for pick-up and registration within Shanghai.All vehicles must be compliant with China 6b emission standardThe U.S. Consulate General is looking for information from any company able to meet the terms of payment, SAMS registration, and U.S. branded vehicles requirement.This RFI in no way obligates the U.S. Government from purchasing a vehicle in the future from any respondent.Please send all responses to the below address ATTN: GSO/Procurement ,U.S. Consulate General Shanghai, 1469 Huai Hai Zhong Lu Shanghai, China 200031
or send email to ShanghaiGSOProcurement@state.gov with the email title: “U.S. BRANDED VEHICLE RFI”Please see below for example of types of vehicles U.S. Consulate General Shanghai may be interested in purchasing in the future.General U.S. Government vehicle requirements for new purchases:1. American branded automobile (GMC, FORD, TESLA, ETC…)
2. Steering wheel on left hand side
3. Can Seat at least eight occupants, including the driver
4. Tinted Windows
5. Gas operated (not diesel)
6. Replacement parts available to be sourced locally
7. 4-wheel drive (Preference, not requirement)
8. SAV/SUV with 4 door and a hatch 2.5 liter 4 Cylinder
9. larger SUV 4 door and a hatch 3.5 liter 6 Cylinder
below features should be generally available:
10. Transmission: 8 speed Automatic Gate Type
11. Color: wide range of colors to include black and navy blue
12. Interior: wide range of colors to include Leather seats in gray or cloth seats that are stain guard protected
13. Tires: All weather tires
14. Built in GPS
15. Rear Windshield Wiper
16. Fuel type: Gas/Hybrid/EV
17. Spare tires
18. Factory Rust Proofing
19. Interior belt minder, Fuel Level Warning, Door Ajar Warning (each door display), Light remind and key remind, Engine Level Oil warning, Power Windows with Jam protection.
20. Windows Tint acceptable in Shanghai, China
21. Rubber mats
22. Safety system, anti-lock brake system with electronic Brake force distribution, driver assist and SRS airbags.