Standard Snowmobile Supply (Naturally Aspirated Model)

The contract calls for the supply of one standard, naturally aspirated snowmobile designed specifically for general Forest Service patrol and transport operations in snowy, off-road environments. The vehicle must be fully operational and meet all applicable federal standards to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with agency requirements. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration are eligible to bid, reinforcing support for small enterprise participation in federal procurement. The North American Industry Classification System code 441520 indicates the work falls under recreational vehicle and equipment rental and leasing, aligning with the nature of the equipment being procured. The solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026, with responses due by August 13, 2026, giving potential vendors approximately three weeks to prepare and submit proposals. The place of performance is designated as Grass Valley, California, with a zip code of 95945, indicating the snowmobile will be deployed in a region with significant winter snowfall and wilderness terrain requiring robust, dependable transportation. The contracting agency is the USDA Forest Service under the Csa East 6 office, and while specific point of contact details are not listed, the opportunity is accessible through the SAM.gov portal for registered vendors seeking to participate.