Peace Corps/Lesotho has a need for two (2) vehicles. Peace Corps is soliciting fixed-price quotations from the vendor community for the vehicle(s) detailed below.
If you are interested in submitting a quotation, please do so by sending your completed and signed Attachment 1—Vendor Quotation Form by email to:
Name: Mannina Nkoko
Address: Makaoteng Estate
Email: [email protected]
Quotations are due no later than June 20, 2025 at 12:30 pm. Late quotations will not be accepted.
A. Statement of Work/Description of Requirements
Peace Corps requires the vehicle(s) and services identified below.
Item Description (Make, Model, and Body Style) Qty Specifications
001
Double Cab Long Bed Pick-Up 2024 or 2025
1
See Chart 001
002
Large SUV 2024 or 2025
1
See Chart 002
All vehicles must contain the following standard options:
- Be unused with original, unused parts
- Seat belts (all locations, including front, rear, side, middle, and jump seat passengers)
- Air conditioning
- AM/FM radio
- Power assisted steering
- Intermittent wipers
- Mud guards
- Owner’s manual in English
- Electronic anti-theft system
- Steering wheel lock
- The manufacturer’s commercial warranty registered to the Peace Corps as the first registered owner
The vendor shall use privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of the gross tonnage involved under this contract, to the extent that such vessels are available at rates that are fair and reasonable for privately owned U.S.-flag commercial vessels.
All vehicle(s) must meet local regulations and be able to be supported by the local authorized distributor. All vehicle(s) must include general or tropical specifications
The vendor must provide all necessary paperwork/documentation to the Peace Corps for Peace Corps to register all vehicle(s) with the proper authorities in Lesotho, identifying the US Embassy of Lesotho as the legal owner of the vehicle(s) in accordance with US Embassy requirements.
If importing the vehicles into Lesotho, the vendor must transport the vehicle to Maseru port of entry.
If importing the vehicles into Lesotho, Peace Corps will accept quotations indicating that the Vendor will
a) Complete the customs clearance process based on duty exemption approval documents provided to the vendor by the Peace Corps; and
b) Complete the necessary importation registration paperwork,
Or that the Vendor will not be providing services a) and b) specified above. If the Vendor’s quotation specifies that they will not be providing services a) and b) specified above, the Vendor’s quotation will be evaluated as if the cost was 3,000 USDE per vehicle more than the quoted price. This adjustment is for evaluation purposes only.
CHART 001
Make, Model, and Body Style, Year
Double Cab Long Bed Pick-Up 2024 or 2025
Engine Size
2.8 L or Equivalent
Passenger Capacity
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Fuel Type
Diesel
Steering Wheel Position
Right Side
Specifications
New/Unused
- Owner’s manual in English
- The manufacturer’s commercial warranty registered to the Peace Corps as the first registered owner.
- Peace Corps/Lesotho requires the vehicles to be delivered within 90 days from date of order.
- Air conditioning and heating system
- Seat belts (all locations, including front, rear, side, middle, and jump seat passengers)
- Power assisted steering.
- Intermittent windscreen wipers
- Owner’s manual in English
- Electronic anti-theft system
- Steering wheel lock
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- External 90-liter fuel tank (in addition to standard fuel tank)
- Electric windows (all)
- Electronic locking system
- Brake pad warning system
- Installed tow bar.
- Side steps (both sides)
- Mud guards
- Fitted GPS system.
- Back-up camera
- Leather seats
- Rear window and front windscreen defroster
- 3 year / 100,000 km warranty
- Heavy duty/ Independent suspension
- Ground Clearance – 215mm
- Blind spot monitor / sensor
- Cruise control.
- Drive models select /Hill assist control.
- Traction control
- Differential lock
- Turbo charger
- Installed roof racks.
- Rubber floor mats
- Safety Window Film / Smash & Grab for ALL windows [(35% Tint max.), or similar]
- AM/FM radio and auxiliary input, USB ports, and Bluetooth connectivity
- Cruise control enabled.
Desired Specifications (please quote separately)
- Platinum white color
- Seat heaters for front and rear seats
- Vendor may provide quotes for various model if available.
CHART 002
Make, Model, and Body Style, Year
Large SUV 2024 or 2025
Engine Size
2.8 L or equivalent
Passenger Capacity
7
Transmission Type
Auto
Fuel Type
Diesel
Steering Wheel Position
Right-Hand Drive
Specifications
New/Unused
- Owner’s manual in English
- The manufacturer’s commercial warranty registered to the Peace Corps as the first registered owner.
- Peace Corps/Lesotho requires the vehicles to be delivered within 90 days from date of order.
- Air conditioning and heating system
- Seat belts (all location)
- Power assisted steering.
- Intermittent windscreen wipers
- Owner’s manual in English
- Electronic anti-theft system
- Steering wheel lock
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electric windows (all)
- Electronic locking system
- Brake pad warning system
- Installed tow bar.
- Side steps (both sides)
- Mud guards
- Fitted GPS system.
- Back-up camera
- Leather seats
- Rear window and front windscreen defroster
- 3 year / 100,000 km warranty
- Rubber floor mats
- Safety Window Film / Smash & Grab for ALL windows [(35% Tint max.), or similar]
- AM/FM radio and CD player, auxiliary input, USB ports, and Bluetooth connectivity
- Ground Clearance – 184
- Width 1950
- Lenth 5915
- Turbo Charger
- Cruise control enabled.
Desired Specifications (please quote separately)
- Platinum white in color
B. Place of Performance and Required Delivery Schedule
The delivery should be made at Peace Corps/Lesotho office at Makaoteng Estate, corner of Pope John Paul II and Pioneer Roads Maseru, by August 31, 2025.