Please note this solicitation is not ready to be issued as of this date. The U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy, provides the following Pre-Solicitation Notice regarding the upcoming issuance of a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for fleet vehicle insurance for U.S. Mission Italy vehicles in Rome, Naples, Florence, and Milan. The estimated number of vehicles to be insured per year is 130.
\n\nThe anticipated performance period is for a base year, with one option year, if exercised by the Government. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered.
\n\nThe Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract.
\n\nOfferors interest in the solicitation shall express their interest in writing no later than November 07, 2026, by email to both CarforaT@state.gov and RomeGSOProcurement@state.gov. The email must include the following “application for solicitation” information and documentation:
\n\nThe solicitation package/documents shall NOT be placed on SAM.gov. Only companies that submit a letter of interest and the information and documentation listed as “application for solicitation” above may receive a copy of the solicitation package/documents when available.
\n\nIn accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999), it will be necessary for your organization to possess authorization to operate and do business in the country of Italy.
\n\nAll contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of proposal.
\n\nThe Government is planning a pre-quotation conference and the date for this conference will be in the solicitation.
\n\nElectronic Submission/Responses:
\n\nThis opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your proposal prior to the response date and time. Please ensure your email with your offer does not exceed 25MB, if it does then you might have to send more than one email.
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\n\nThe anticipated performance period is for a base year, with one option year, if exercised by the Government. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considered.
\n\nThe Government may award the contract based on the initial offer without discussion. The resultant contract will be a firm fixed price type contract.
\n\nOfferors interest in the solicitation shall express their interest in writing no later than November 07, 2026, by email to both CarforaT@state.gov and RomeGSOProcurement@state.gov. The email must include the following “application for solicitation” information and documentation:
\n\nThe solicitation package/documents shall NOT be placed on SAM.gov. Only companies that submit a letter of interest and the information and documentation listed as “application for solicitation” above may receive a copy of the solicitation package/documents when available.
\n\nIn accordance with DOSAR 652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999), it will be necessary for your organization to possess authorization to operate and do business in the country of Italy.
\n\nAll contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) Database https://www.sam.gov prior to submitting an offer pursuant to FAR provision 52.204-7. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submittal of proposal.
\n\nThe Government is planning a pre-quotation conference and the date for this conference will be in the solicitation.
\n\nElectronic Submission/Responses:
\n\nThis opportunity allows for electronic responses. Please submit your proposal prior to the response date and time. Please ensure your email with your offer does not exceed 25MB, if it does then you might have to send more than one email.
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