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Solicitation

Volkswagen Caddy Life – Brand Name or Equal

PR16121823

Department of State, U.S. Embassy Copenhagen. Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing.

Response deadline

August 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT

Closed 89 days ago. Posted July 9, 2026. Scheduled to archive October 15, 2026.

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Description

As published on SAM.gov.

Volkswagen Caddy Life – Brand Name or Equal

Standard Specifications Summary

Import Requirement: Any vehicle imported must meet all applicable EU type-approval standards and Danish national registration/import requirements (SKAT vehicle registration, Danish Motor Vehicle Inspection (Færdselsstyrelsen) compliance, emissions conformity, and applicable registration tax rules) prior to import and titling in Denmark.

Powertrain

  • 1.5 TSI OPF (mild hybrid) petrol engine — 116 hp / 85 kW
  • Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
  • 6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission
  • 2,755 mm wheelbase (standard-length body)

Doors & Seating

  • Twin sliding side doors for easy access to both rows
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar adjustment
  • Under-seat storage drawers, front
  • Rear bench seating with reclining backrests

Exterior

  • 16-in. alloy wheels
  • LED rear tail lights
  • Roof rails
  • Heated, electrically adjustable door mirrors

Interior & Technology

  • Touchscreen infotainment display with App-Connect (Apple CarPlay/Android Auto)
  • Digital Cockpit instrument cluster
  • Leather multifunction steering wheel
  • Keyless entry/start (Keyless Go)
  • Cruise control with speed limiter

Safety

  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Rear-view camera
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Front Assist with City Emergency Braking

The vendor is required to submit a duty- and tax-free quote including shipping, registration fees, and warranty details. The vehicle is required to meet or exceed EU/Danish road worthiness requirements.  The contract will be a firm fixed priced contract.

Note:  US-made vehicles and Danish-made vehicles differ primarily in regulatory compliance and market preferences. US vehicles are built to meet American standards, which include specific lighting requirements such as amber turn signals and sealed-beam headlights, as well as odometers that measure in miles. In contrast, Danish vehicles adhere to European Union regulations, featuring E-marked lighting with rear fog lights and metric odometers in kilometers. Additionally, European emission standards for Danish cars are generally stricter, influencing engine design and fuel efficiency. Design and safety features may also differ to cater to local preferences and driving conditions in each market.

Offers are due by Tuesday,  August 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM (local time).

For more detailed information, please contact:

Copenhagen Procurement Team

Phone: +45 3341 7100

E-mail: CopenhagenProcurement@state.gov

IMPORTANT!

 For proposals exceeding $40,000 USD (or the equivalent in local currency):  Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102.

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. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

Publications

Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.

  1. July 9, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due August 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. SAM.gov, notice ea3f6a1ad040431d9a26c70580ca63f7

    2 revisions on SAM
    • September 2, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • July 9, 2026: publish, solicitation

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