NEW UTV

The USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center is seeking to procure a new utility task vehicle (UTV) for delivery to Laurel, Maryland, with a required delivery date 90 days after order receipt. The solicitation, identified as RFQ 140G0126Q0172, will be released on July 14, 2026, and responses must be submitted by July 21, 2026. This procurement is set aside entirely for small businesses under the Small Business Administration’s Total Small Business Set-Aside authority, with the NAICS code 336110 reflecting a size standard of 1,500 employees. All bidders must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award, which is anticipated on July 23, 2026. The Buy American Act applies, requiring strict compliance with domestic sourcing rules and full disclosure of any foreign-sourced components. Proposals must be emailed to rafael_anderson@ios.doi.gov and are open to all responsible sources. The contracting office is located in Reston, Virginia, under the Department of the Interior, with Rafael Anderson listed as the primary point of contact.