Kubota V5060 Snow Blade

The U.S. Air Force, through the 19th Contracting Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, is seeking to procure ten Kubota V5060 Snow Blades or approved equal units under a small business set-aside solicitation numbered FA446026Q0034. The snow blades must meet specific salient characteristics: a 72-inch heavy-duty straight blade constructed from 14-gauge steel with a reinforced frame and replaceable wear blade, an electric-hydraulic system allowing for cab-controlled lifting and left/right angling, a 2-inch front hitch receiver, integral skid shoes for surface protection and height adjustment, and compatibility with Kubota RTV X1100C UTVs—often requiring heavy-duty front springs. The requirement is strictly branded or equal, and offerors submitting alternatives must provide full technical documentation, including manufacturer literature or website links, to demonstrate equivalency. The solicitation is a firm fixed-price RFQ with award based on best value, where technical acceptability and price are equally weighted at 50% each; failure to meet the technical requirements results in immediate removal from consideration. All proposals must be submitted by 2:00 PM Central Time on August 4, 2026, and include a completed SF 1449 with unit and extended pricing for the snow blades and shipping line items, along with required representations such as SAM.gov registration with a valid Cage Code, compliance with Buy American Act provisions, and certifications regarding prohibited sources like the Maduro regime, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and covered defense telecommunications equipment. Delivery is due by October 1, 2026, to F2S3C5, 528 Thomas Ave, Little Rock AFB, AR 72099-4963, under FOB Destination terms, and payment must be processed electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system using an Invoice 2in1 form. Funds are not currently available; obligations are contingent upon future appropriation. The contract includes a full suite of FAR and DFARS clauses, with specific deviations related to information security, subcontractor restrictions, labor compliance, and supplier accountability. The contract’s point of contact is Justin McCoy, with Abigail Turek as secondary, and all submissions must acknowledge any solicitation amendments.