# SAM #1240LP27Q0011

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

**Buyer:** USFS Intermountain Region CSA 4
**Posted:** November 12, 2026
**Respond By:** November 19, 2026
**Identifier:** 1240LP27Q0011
**NAICS:** 336999, 441227, 441228

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

<p>This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.&nbsp; This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.&nbsp; <strong>Quotes</strong> are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.</p>

<p>Solicitation number <strong>1240LP27Q0011</strong> is issued as a <strong>Request for Quotation (RFQ)</strong> for <strong>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</strong>.</p>

<p><strong>Resolicitation Notice: </strong>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:</p>

<ul>
	<li><strong>Adds a requirement that the vehicle be a California (50-state) model certified by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) (Attachment 1, Item 13).</strong></li>
	<li><strong>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.</strong></li>
	<li><strong>Requires each quote to state the full manufacturer model number of the offered vehicle.</strong></li>
	<li><strong>Incorporates the Government&#39;s responses to questions under 1240LP27Q0001 (Amendment 0001) into this solicitation and Attachment 1.</strong></li>
	<li><strong>Corrects the delivery ZIP code to 93238.</strong></li>
</ul>

<p>This acquisition <strong>is</strong> set-aside for small business concerns.&nbsp; The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is <strong>336999</strong>.&nbsp; The small business size standard is <strong>1,000 employees</strong>.&nbsp; This acquisition is <strong>a Total Small Business Set-Aside</strong>.&nbsp; All responsible <strong>small business</strong> sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency.<br />
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Submit Questions to Westley.Bisson@usda.gov by 11/16/2026 at 1200 (MT) (Previously incorrectly listed as 1600)<br />
Submit Quotations to Westley.Bisson@usda.gov by 11/19/2026 at 1600 (MT)<br />
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<u><strong>Delivery of the UTV must be completed by 12/31/2026! This is to ensure it is ready for snow survey season.</strong></u></p>

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