23--TX-BALCONES CANYONLANDS NWR - UTV with Trade-in (F

The contract entails the procurement of a single new, unused 2026 model Can-Am Defender 6x6 XT HD10 (0009RTA00) or an equal unit for wildland fire operations at the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge in Marble Falls, Texas. The vehicle must meet stringent technical specifications including a 900–1100 cc engine, all-wheel drive with tandem rear axles, belt drive with low range, a minimum 4,500 lbs winch, power lift bed, ROPS-approved cage, full hard roof, and be colored either Compass Green or Stealth Black. Delivery is required by December 31, 2026, under FOB Destination terms, with the contractor responsible for all packaging, shipping documentation, transit risks, and delivery in good order and condition. A mandatory condition of award is the acceptance of one qualifying trade-in, with failure to provide it disqualifying the offer. The acquisition is set aside entirely for Small Business and HUBZone Small Business concerns and requires strict compliance with the Buy American Act, including a completed FAR 52.225-2 certificate. The contract is awarded as a firm-fixed-price order under a combined evaluation of technical capability, lead time, past performance, and price, with award based on the most advantageous offer to the government. All submissions must be delivered as a single PDF via email to the contracting officer by June 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM Central Time, and must include a signed SF 1449, company details, UEI, agreement statement, and evidence of compliance with all specifications. Payment will be processed electronically through the Treasury’s IPP system in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, and the contractor must adhere to statutory requirements including anti-kickback laws, procurement integrity, contract work hours, and prohibitions on trafficking in persons and racially discriminatory DEI activities. The contracting office is located in Falls Church, Virginia, and the contract period spans from June 24, 2026, to December 31, 2026.