Winter UTV
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The USDA Forest Service is requesting quotations for one new 2026 or 2027 model year crew cab utility task vehicle (UTV) to support California Cooperative Snow Survey operations on the Sequoia National Forest. The vehicle must feature a full winter cab conversion, 4WD/AWD capabilities, seating for at least four persons, onboard GPS/navigation, and a rear camera. A critical requirement is that the vehicle must be a California 50-state model certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and bear the manufacturer's California emission control label. The UTV must be compatible with the Government-owned Polaris Prospector Pro 2.0 track system and mount kit, or the contractor must provide a complete compatible system under CLIN 0002. The total length with tracks installed cannot exceed 15 feet 8 inches. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336999, with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Award will be granted to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable (LPTA) offeror, with evaluations based on technical acceptability, past performance, and price reasonableness. All deliverables must be shipped F.O.B. Destination to Kernville, California, with a strict delivery deadline of December 31, 2026. Interested offerors must submit quotes electronically to Westley Bisson by November 19, 2026, including a signed SF-1449, manufacturer specification sheets, and a statement of CARB certification.
General Info
Place of Performance
Kernville, CA, 93238, USASet-Aside
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number 1240LP27Q0011 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for one (1) crew cab utility task vehicle (UTV) with a full winter cab conversion and snow track compatibility to support California Cooperative Snow Survey (CCSS) operations on the Sequoia National Forest.
Resolicitation Notice: This solicitation replaces Solicitation 1240LP27Q0001, which is canceled. Quotes submitted under 1240LP27Q0001 will not be considered. Offerors that quoted under 1240LP27Q0001 must submit a new quote under this solicitation by the due date below. This solicitation makes the following changes:
- Adds a requirement that the vehicle be a California (50-state) model certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) (Attachment 1, Item 13).
- Adds a Model Identification Guide (Attachment 1) explaining how to confirm a California-certified Polaris model and match the offered unit by model number and VIN.
- Requires each quote to state the full manufacturer model number of the offered vehicle.
- Incorporates the Government's responses to questions under 1240LP27Q0001 (Amendment 0001) into this solicitation and Attachment 1.
- Corrects the delivery ZIP code to 93238.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 336999. The small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible small business sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.
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Delivery of the UTV must be completed by 12/31/2026! This is to ensure it is ready for snow survey season.
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