Alpina Snow Machine (or Equal) - Eielson AFB, AK
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The contract seeks the acquisition of one complete tracked over-snow transportation and grooming package to support the Outdoor Recreation program at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This system is required to operate reliably in harsh winter conditions typical of interior Alaska, including extreme cold and snow-covered terrain. The transportation component must be similar to or equal to the Alpina Snow Machine and include a tracked propulsion system capable of handling groomed trails, deep snow, and moderate to steep ski hill grades. It must feature a passenger sled with weather protection that can accommodate at least six adults and three children, including space for winter clothing and operational gear, along with towing capability and cold-weather engine heating. Additionally, the package must include safety features such as seat belts, rollover protection, emergency warning devices, and adequate lighting for both operators and passengers. A ski trail grooming attachment is required to maintain ski hill surfaces and create cross-country ski tracks, with all necessary accessories and mounting hardware included. The contract emphasizes recurring operator training to ensure safe and efficient use. The solicitation is a sources-sought notice issued by the Department of Defense, with responses due by June 19, 2026, and is intended to gather market information for this specialized tracked snow vehicle and grooming system.
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Eielson AFB, AK, 99702, USASet-Aside
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The Outdoor Recreation program requires a tracked over-snow transportation (Alpina Snow Machine with grooming attachments or equal) to support ski hill operations, winter tours, and patron transportation throughout the installation. The system shall provide safe transport of personnel and equipment in snow-covered environments and include a passenger sled capable of carrying up to six adults and three children while allowing space for operational gear. The package shall also include ski trail grooming capability to support preparation and maintenance of the ski hill and recreational trail system. The requirement includes a tracked over-snow utility vehicle, passenger transport sled, safety equipment, lighting systems, engine heating system, enclosed passenger accommodations, and an F-250 groomer with a cross-country ski track setter. Recurring operator training will be incorporated into the Outdoor Recreation program to ensure safe and effective use of the equipment.
The required system shall, at a minimum:
- Operate reliably in interior Alaska winter conditions, including extreme cold temperatures and snow-covered terrain.
- Utilize a tracked propulsion system suitable for operation on groomed trails, deep snow, and moderate to steep ski hill grades.
- Provide passenger transportation capability for a minimum of six (6) adults and three (3) children, in addition to winter clothing, personal gear, and operational equipment.
- Include a compatible passenger transport sled with weather protection suitable for winter operations.
- Include towing capability sufficient to safely transport passengers and equipment over snow-covered terrain.
- Include cold-weather starting and engine heating capability.
- Include operator and passenger safety features, including seat belts, rollover protection, emergency warning devices, and work lighting.
- Include a ski trail grooming attachment capable of maintaining ski hill surfaces and setting at least one cross-country ski track.
- Include all accessories, mounting hardware, and components required for a fully operational transportation and grooming system.
Quantity: One (1) complete tracked over-snow transportation and grooming package.
Salient characteristics of Alpina attached as reference - or equal sources acceptable.