Utility Vehicle (UTV)

The contract solicits a utility vehicle (UTV) with stringent specifications to meet military operational needs, requiring an enclosed cab with manual crank windows, LED headlights and taillights, and a minimum tow capacity of 1500 pounds. It must accommodate at least four passengers via dual-row, flip-up bench seats with three-point safety belts, include a rear headache rack, and be powered by a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected engine delivering at least 44 horsepower. The vehicle must feature a selectable on-demand drive system capable of switching between AWD, 2WD, and 4WD, paired with an automatic transmission offering H/L/N/R/P modes. A cargo box capable of supporting 500 pounds with an assisted dump function is mandatory, as is a full-body skid plate and a minimum ground clearance of 11 inches with at least 9 inches of suspension travel both front and rear. Electric steering with tilt adjustment, a full-coverage front bumper, and four-wheel disc brakes are required, along with a turning radius no greater than 16.3 feet. The UTV must have a fuel capacity of at least 9.5 gallons and an instrument panel including a speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, clock, hour meter, and volt meter. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336999, issued by the Department of Defense through the Office of W6QM Micc-Ft Drum in Fort Drum, New York, with responses due by July 20, 2026.