2310--eco-friendly small electric vehicle - Brand name or Equal

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to acquire an eco-friendly small electric vehicle, specifically a GEM e4 4-passenger on-road low-speed electric vehicle. The vehicle should meet the requirements outlined in the solicitation, including being street-legal and compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. The contractor shall provide one new, fully assembled vehicle complete with all specified accessories and options. The delivery location is the VHA Long Beach Healthcare System in California. Key features of the required vehicle include: • 4-passenger white body panels • 4-passenger white doors • 4-passenger panoramic sky roof • GEM rugged front and rear bumper package • Standard LED headlights • Street DOT tire with diamond tread and sport 16” wheels • 6.5 kW motor • 16 kW Li-Ion battery • 4.4 kW fast charger • Front and rear windshield defrost with washer • Regular solar panel with beacon light • GEM S-Box with sides and bed • GEM driver and passenger sun visor • 4-passenger standard black performance seats • Standard fixed steering • Standard dash The contractor must provide a manufacturer's warranty for the vehicle and battery.