SAM #1240LP27Q0011

USDA Forest Service request for a winter-ready crew-cab UTV for snow surveys

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a winter-ready crew-cab UTV for snow-survey work on the Sequoia National Forest. - Buyer: USDA Forest Service, Kern River Ranger District; the notice also identifies USDA-FS, CSA Intermountain 4. - Primary OEM: Polaris is identified in the notice’s model-identification requirements. The offeror must provide the offered vehicle’s make, model, model year, and full manufacturer model number. - Request: One new 2026 or 2027 crew-cab UTV with factory seating and seat belts for at least four, 4WD/AWD, a full winter cab, GPS/navigation, rear camera, rear receiver hitch, skid plates, and an installed winch rated at least 4,500 lb. - Important requirements: The vehicle must be a California (50-state) model with CARB certification and its manufacturer’s California emissions label. Maximum curb or dry weight is 3,000 lb; overall length with tracks installed must not exceed 188 in. Delivery must be assembled and ready for use. - Tracks: The vehicle must work with Government-owned Polaris Prospector Pro 2.0 tracks (P/N 2890034) and mount kit (P/N 2889425), or the offeror must include a compatible track system and mounting kit. - Delivery is required by the end of 2026. No contract performance period is specified.

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. Submit Questions to Westley.Bisson@usda.gov by 11/16/2026 at 1200 (MT) (Previously incorrectly listed as 1600) Submit Quotations to Westley.Bisson@usda.gov by 11/19/2026 at 1600 (MT) 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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