23--ND-ARROWWOOD NWR-UTVS

This contract, identified as 23--ND-ARROWWOOD NWR-UTVS under solicitation number 140FS226Q0109, is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336991 issued by the Department of the Interior’s Sat Team 2 FWS for the acquisition of four new utility task vehicles (UTVs) to support the Chase Lake Prairie Project in Woodworth, North Dakota. The procurement requires two 2026 Polaris Ranger SP 570 UTVs in Sage Green, one 2027 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Cab in Avalanche Gray without tracks, and one 2027 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Cab in Avalanche Gray with tracks, or equivalent models meeting designated salient technical characteristics. Alongside the new equipment, the vendor must accept five trade-in vehicles: a 2010 Polaris 6X6 UTV, a 2014 Polaris Ranger 900 UTV, a 2015 Polaris Sportsman 4X4 ATV, a 2017 Polaris Ranger 1000, and a 2019 Honda Pioneer 500, which are integral to the award determination. The contract is governed by commercial terms under FAR 52.212-4 and incorporates clauses related to whistleblower protections, subcontractor integrity, anti-trafficking, Buy American, prompt payment, electronic funds transfer, and small business subcontractor acceleration. Offerors must submit a single combined PDF via email by June 19, 2026, including their UEI, contact details, full agreement to all solicitation terms, and compliance documentation for the specified vehicles. Evaluation will prioritize technical conformability to the salient characteristics, followed by price reasonableness, trade-in value, delivery lead time, and past performance reviewed through CPARS. All items must be delivered F.O.B. destination, with title transferring upon government acceptance, and payment processed electronically through the Treasury’s IPP system under the Prompt Payment Act. The contractor warrants that all equipment is merchantable and fit for purpose, assumes risk of loss prior to delivery, and is exempt from liability for consequential damages absent express warranty. The contracting officer, Caleb Kindsvater, oversees administration, and all submissions must comply with SAM registration, procurement integrity, and federal labor and safety laws.