The State Department had initiated discussions with Tesla for a significant deal involving armored electric vehicles estimated at $400 million, a contract anticipated to be the year's largest. However, after reports surfaced regarding the purchase, the Trump administration halted proceedings, reframing the procurement approach. Previously, under Biden, the State Department sought information for suppliers, but the solicitation has been paused, indicating potential shifts in contracting priorities amid ongoing scrutiny over government spending and company associations.
The State Department's planned $400 million purchase of armored electric vehicles from Tesla, touted as the largest federal contract of the year, has been stalled.
State Department communications indicate a shift in their procurement strategy, revealing that bids for armored electric vehicles are postponed and may not be issued.
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