Replacement UTVs Needed for the Mark Twain N.F. With Trade-Ins
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking replacement utility task vehicles for the Mark Twain National Forest, requiring either a Can-Am Defender HD11 or an equivalent model such as the Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar Edition. The vehicle must feature a sealed cab with HVAC, a triple-cylinder engine of at least 999cc and 95 horsepower, CVT transmission with electronic belt protection, electronic power steering, turf mode, and a locking front differential. It must carry a 1000-pound cargo box measuring at least 38 by 54 by 12 inches, have a ground clearance of 14 inches, 29-inch tires, a heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate, a 2500-pound towing capacity via a 2-inch receiver, a payload capacity of 1200 pounds, seating for at least three personnel, 12 inches of front and rear suspension travel with arched A-arms, a fuel capacity of 11.9 gallons, a 4500-pound winch, and a full windshield with a wiper. As a mandatory condition of award, the vendor must accept three used UTVs as trade-ins: a 2020 Kawasaki Mule Pro FX LE with 590 hours, a 2016 Kubota RTV-X1120D with 138.2 hours, and a 2017 Kawasaki Mule with 136.5 hours, applying their assessed value as a credit toward the purchase price of the new units. The solicitation, numbered 12444526Q0054, was posted on July 10, 2026, with responses due by July 28, 2026, and performance is required at Rolla, Missouri, under the NAICS code 441227. Point of contact is Jordan Wheelock, with secondary support from Nicole Scott.
General Info
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Place of Performance
Rolla, MO, 65401, USASet-Aside
Timeline
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The Government is seeking a Can-Am Defender HD11 or equivalent utility task vehicle. To establish an acceptable baseline for an "equivalent" submission, the Government will also accept quotes for the Polaris Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar Edition or its equivalent.
Salient Characteristics
•Sealed Cab with HVAC to protect occupants from exterior elements such as smoke, insects, and
harsh weather
•Triple Cylinder Engine displacement of at least 999cc’s with at least 95HP
•CVT transmission with electronic drive belt protection
•Must have Electronic Power Steering
•Drivetrain must have turf mode to protect sensitive areas and locking front differential for
maximum traction in demanding conditions
•Box capacity of 1000 lbs. for carrying fire apparatus
•Cargo box at least 38”L x 54” W x 12” D
•Ground clearance of at least 14”
•At least 29” tires
•Full coverage heavy duty HMW plastic skid plate • Towing capacity of 2500 lbs. from 2” receiver
•Payload capacity of at least 1,200 lbs.
•Ability to seat at least 3 personnel
•At least 12” of suspension travel front and rear with arched A-arms for additional clearance.
•Fuel capacity of at least 11.9 gallons
•At least 4,500-pound winch
•Full Windshield with wiper
The contractor must accept three (3) used UTVs as trade-ins as a mandatory condition for this award. The vendor will apply the trade-in value as a credit to lower the final purchase price of the new Can-Am UTVs.
EN8307 2020 Kawasaki Mule Pro FX LE
VIN: JKBAFSC19LB517265
Hours: 590 / Mileage: 2959
EN1995 2016 Kubota RTV-X1120D
Serial-A5KF1GDBPEG013450
138.2 Hours
EN2034-907 2017 Kawasaki Mule Serial-JK1AFCM11JB525690
136.5 Hrs.