The U.S. Embassy London seeks quotations for Vehicle and Driver Hire Services in the United Kingdom, with a response deadline of October 1, 2026. The award will go to the lowest priced, technically acceptable responsible offeror. [3][4]
Key points
Services include passenger transportation with and without drivers in the UK. [2]
Award criteria are lowest priced and technically acceptable. [3]
Watch items
Verify deadlines, amendments, and submission instructions in the cited source before responding. [1]
Sources
Solicitaion-19UK5626Q0015-London+Vehicle+and+Drive+Hire+Services.pdfBy submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it will not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Government contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information (e.g., agency Office of the Inspector General). (v) Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.
Solicitaion-19UK5626Q0015-London+Vehicle+and+Drive+Hire+Services.pdfConcerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which cannot be resolved at a contracting activity level may be referred to the Department of State Acquisition Ombudsman at (703) 516- 1696 or write to: Department of State, Acquisition Ombudsman, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE), Suite 1060, SA-15, Washington, DC 20520. (End of provision) 19UK5626Q0015 52 SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS The Government intends to award a contract/purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror/quoter who is a responsible contractor.
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By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it will not require its employees or subcontractors to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting waste, fraud, or abuse related to the performance of a Government contract to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information (e.g., agency Office of the Inspector General). (v) Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.
SCOPE OF SERVICES The Contractor shall provide passenger transportation services, vehicles with drivers and vehicles without drivers for official government use in the United Kingdom.
(a) The Optional Form 347, Order for Supplies or Services, and Optional Form 348, Order for Supplies or Services Schedule - Continuation; or, (b) The DS-2076, Purchase Order, Receiving Report and Voucher, and DS- 2077, Continuation Sheet. (End of clause) 652.225-71 SECTION 8(A) OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979, AS AMENDED (AUG 1999) (a) Section 8(a) of the U.S.
Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which cannot be resolved at a contracting activity level may be referred to the Department of State Acquisition Ombudsman at (703) 516- 1696 or write to: Department of State, Acquisition Ombudsman, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE), Suite 1060, SA-15, Washington, DC 20520. (End of provision) 19UK5626Q0015 52 SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS The Government intends to award a contract/purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror/quoter who is a responsible contractor.
Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given.
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The U.S. Embassy London invites responsible contractors to submit quotations for the provision of Vehicle and Driver Hire Services in accordance with the attached Request for Quotations (RFQ). The Government intends to award one or more contract(s) to the responsible offeror(s) whose quotation(s) represent the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offer(s), in accordance with the terms and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. Interested offerors shall review the complete RFQ package, including all specifications, instructions, terms and conditions, and submit their quotations electronically to Procurement_Box7@state.gov. A virtual pre-quotation conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on August 4, 2026 at 11:00 BST. Offerors wishing to attend must register by email no later than July 30, 2026. Attendance is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by 17:00 BST on August 6, 2026. Responses to timely submitted questions will be posted on SAM.gov. Quotations must be submitted in English and received no later than 17:00 BST on October 1, 2026. Late quotations may not be considered
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Aug 26, 2026 · 2 fields changed
Response deadline2026-09-01T16:00:00+00:002026-10-01T16:00:00+00:00DescriptionThe U.S. Embassy London invites responsible contractors to submit quotations for the provision of Vehicle and Driver Hire Services in accordance with the attached Request for Quotations (RFQ). The Government intends to award one or more contract(s) to the responsible offeror(s) whose quotation(s) represent the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offer(s), in accordance with the terms and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. Interested offerors shall review the complete RFQ package, including all specifications, instructions, terms and conditions, and submit their quotations electronically to Procurement_Box7@state.gov. A virtual pre-quotation conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on August 4, 2026 at 11:00 BST. Offerors wishing to attend must register by email no later than July 30, 2026. Attendance is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by 17:00 BST on August 6, 2026. Responses to timely submitted questions will be posted on SAM.gov. Quotations must be submitted in English and received no later than 17:00 BST on September 1, 2026. Late quotations may not be consideredThe U.S. Embassy London invites responsible contractors to submit quotations for the provision of Vehicle and Driver Hire Services in accordance with the attached Request for Quotations (RFQ). The Government intends to award one or more contract(s) to the responsible offeror(s) whose quotation(s) represent the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offer(s), in accordance with the terms and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. Interested offerors shall review the complete RFQ package, including all specifications, instructions, terms and conditions, and submit their quotations electronically to Procurement_Box7@state.gov. A virtual pre-quotation conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on August 4, 2026 at 11:00 BST. Offerors wishing to attend must register by email no later than July 30, 2026. Attendance is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by 17:00 BST on August 6, 2026. Responses to timely submitted questions will be posted on SAM.gov. Quotations must be submitted in English and received no later than 17:00 BST on October 1, 2026. Late quotations may not be considered
Aug 12, 2026 · 2 fields changed
DescriptionThe U.S. Embassy London invites responsible contractors to submit quotations for the provision of Vehicle and Driver Hire Services in accordance with the attached Request for Quotations (RFQ). The Government intends to award one or more contract(s) to the responsible offeror(s) whose quotation(s) represent the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offer(s), in accordance with the terms and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. Interested offerors shall review the complete RFQ package, including all specifications, instructions, terms and conditions, and submit their quotations electronically to Procurement_Box7@state.gov. A virtual pre-quotation conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on September 1, 2026 at 11:00 BST. Offerors wishing to attend must register by email no later than July 30, 2026. Attendance is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by 17:00 BST on August 6, 2026. Responses to timely submitted questions will be posted on SAM.gov. Quotations must be submitted in English and received no later than 17:00 BST on 14 August 2026. Late quotations may not be consideredThe U.S. Embassy London invites responsible contractors to submit quotations for the provision of Vehicle and Driver Hire Services in accordance with the attached Request for Quotations (RFQ). The Government intends to award one or more contract(s) to the responsible offeror(s) whose quotation(s) represent the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offer(s), in accordance with the terms and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. Interested offerors shall review the complete RFQ package, including all specifications, instructions, terms and conditions, and submit their quotations electronically to Procurement_Box7@state.gov. A virtual pre-quotation conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on August 4, 2026 at 11:00 BST. Offerors wishing to attend must register by email no later than July 30, 2026. Attendance is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by 17:00 BST on August 6, 2026. Responses to timely submitted questions will be posted on SAM.gov. Quotations must be submitted in English and received no later than 17:00 BST on September 1, 2026. Late quotations may not be consideredDocumentsNot previously reported7
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Response deadline2026-08-14T16:00:00+00:002026-09-01T16:00:00+00:00DescriptionThe U.S. Embassy London invites responsible contractors to submit quotations for the provision of Vehicle and Driver Hire Services in accordance with the attached Request for Quotations (RFQ). The Government intends to award one or more contract(s) to the responsible offeror(s) whose quotation(s) represent the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offer(s), in accordance with the terms and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. Interested offerors shall review the complete RFQ package, including all specifications, instructions, terms and conditions, and submit their quotations electronically to Procurement_Box7@state.gov. A virtual pre-quotation conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on August 4, 2026 at 11:00 BST. Offerors wishing to attend must register by email no later than July 30, 2026. Attendance is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by 17:00 BST on August 6, 2026. Responses to timely submitted questions will be posted on SAM.gov. Quotations must be submitted in English and received no later than 17:00 BST on 14 August 2026. Late quotations may not be consideredThe U.S. Embassy London invites responsible contractors to submit quotations for the provision of Vehicle and Driver Hire Services in accordance with the attached Request for Quotations (RFQ). The Government intends to award one or more contract(s) to the responsible offeror(s) whose quotation(s) represent the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offer(s), in accordance with the terms and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. Interested offerors shall review the complete RFQ package, including all specifications, instructions, terms and conditions, and submit their quotations electronically to Procurement_Box7@state.gov. A virtual pre-quotation conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on September 1, 2026 at 11:00 BST. Offerors wishing to attend must register by email no later than July 30, 2026. Attendance is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by 17:00 BST on August 6, 2026. Responses to timely submitted questions will be posted on SAM.gov. Quotations must be submitted in English and received no later than 17:00 BST on 14 August 2026. Late quotations may not be consideredDocuments6Removed
Jul 13, 2026 · 4 fields changed
Notice typePresolicitationSolicitationResponse deadline2026-07-22T16:00:00+00:002026-08-14T16:00:00+00:00Archive date2026-12-202026-12-31DescriptionThe U.S. Embassy London invites responsible contractors to submit quotations for the provision of Vehicle and Driver Hire Services in accordance with the attached Request for Quotations (RFQ). The Government intends to award one or more contract(s) to the responsible offeror(s) whose quotation(s) represent the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offer(s), in accordance with the terms and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. Interested offerors shall review the complete RFQ package, including all specifications, instructions, terms and conditions, and submit their quotations electronically to Procurement_Box7@state.gov. A virtual pre-quotation conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on 4 August 2026 at 11:00 BST. Offerors wishing to attend must register by email no later than 30 July 2026. Attendance is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by 17:00 BST on 6 August 2026. Responses to timely submitted questions will be posted on SAM.gov. Quotations must be submitted in English and received no later than 17:00 BST on 14 August 2026. Late quotations may not be considered.The U.S. Embassy London invites responsible contractors to submit quotations for the provision of Vehicle and Driver Hire Services in accordance with the attached Request for Quotations (RFQ). The Government intends to award one or more contract(s) to the responsible offeror(s) whose quotation(s) represent the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offer(s), in accordance with the terms and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. Interested offerors shall review the complete RFQ package, including all specifications, instructions, terms and conditions, and submit their quotations electronically to Procurement_Box7@state.gov. A virtual pre-quotation conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on August 4, 2026 at 11:00 BST. Offerors wishing to attend must register by email no later than July 30, 2026. Attendance is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by 17:00 BST on August 6, 2026. Responses to timely submitted questions will be posted on SAM.gov. Quotations must be submitted in English and received no later than 17:00 BST on 14 August 2026. Late quotations may not be considered
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DescriptionThis notice is for information and planning purposes only. The solicitation has not yet been issued and will be released on the SAM.gov website by the U.S. Embassy London once available. The U.S. Embassy London intends to procure passenger transportation services in support of official business primarily in London and the surrounding areas. The Contractor shall provide all management, administration, labor, vehicles and drivers (as required), communication equipment, and all associated operating costs (including fuel, oil, servicing, and insurance) necessary to perform the required services. The anticipated contract will include one (1) base year and two (2) one-year option periods, exercisable at the sole discretion of the U.S. Government. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered. The Government anticipates awarding one or more firm-fixed-price contracts resulting from this solicitation to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable, responsible offeror(s). The Government reserves the right to make award on the basis of initial offers without discussions. A pre-quotation conference is planned. The date, time, and access details will be stated in the solicitation. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting a quotation, as required by FAR 4.1102. Offerors that are not registered in SAM at the time of submission may be deemed non-responsible and will not be eligible for award. Prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to register in SAM as soon as possible if they intend to submit a quotation. This requirement is subject to FAR clause 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021). Electronic Submission / Responses Electronic submission of quotations is authorized. Quotations must be received by the date and time specified in the solicitation. Email submissions shall not exceed the maximum size limit specified in the solicitation; if necessary, quotations may be divided into multiple emails in order to comply with this limit.The U.S. Embassy London invites responsible contractors to submit quotations for the provision of Vehicle and Driver Hire Services in accordance with the attached Request for Quotations (RFQ). The Government intends to award one or more contract(s) to the responsible offeror(s) whose quotation(s) represent the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offer(s), in accordance with the terms and evaluation criteria set forth in the solicitation. Interested offerors shall review the complete RFQ package, including all specifications, instructions, terms and conditions, and submit their quotations electronically to Procurement_Box7@state.gov. A virtual pre-quotation conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on 4 August 2026 at 11:00 BST. Offerors wishing to attend must register by email no later than 30 July 2026. Attendance is strongly encouraged but is not mandatory. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted by 17:00 BST on 6 August 2026. Responses to timely submitted questions will be posted on SAM.gov. Quotations must be submitted in English and received no later than 17:00 BST on 14 August 2026. Late quotations may not be considered.DocumentsNot previously reported6
Notice history
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