Purchase of Nine (9) ATV's for the Ottawa National Forest

This federal solicitation (SF 1449), solicitation number 12444626Q0057, is issued by the USDA Forest Service (USDA-FS CSA East 7) for the purchase and delivery of nine All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for the Ottawa National Forest. Key details of the solicitation include: - **Project Name:** FY26 Ottawa NF Fleet ATV Purchase - **Acquisition Type:** Request for Quotation (RFQ) - **Primary Deliverables:** Nine (9) ATVs delivered to the Ottawa National Forest in Ironwood, Michigan. - **Key Dates:** The solicitation issue date is July 17, 2026, with offers due by 12:00 PM CST on August 3, 2026. - **Period of Performance:** Scheduled from August 10, 2026, to February 10, 2027. - **Points of Contact:** For solicitation information, contact Steven Pietila at 906-256-0467. The delivery point of contact is Steve Kangas (steven.kangas@usda.gov, 906-285-6900). - **Contracting Officer:** Shad A. Stoddard The procurement is conducted as a commercial item acquisition under NAICS code 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing). It incorporates standard federal acquisition regulations by reference, and the final contract will be a firm-fixed-price purchase order.

This document is a purchase schedule of items for a government procurement contract. The objective is to acquire nine new, current model year ATVs that meet or exceed the specifications of a Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS 4x4. The schedule provides a structured table for bidders to input the unit and total pricing for these nine utility vehicles.

This document outlines the procurement specifications for purchasing nine new 400-class 4x4 utility ATVs for a government entity. Eligible vehicles must feature an engine with a minimum of 419 cc and 25 horsepower, a maximum dry weight of 650 pounds, selectability between 2WD and 4WD, reverse capability, and power steering. Required accessories include front and rear cargo racks, a front-mounted winch, and standard manufacturer items in any color except camouflage. The final quote must encompass all government discounts, setup and installation costs for the accessories, and on-the-ground delivery to a specified facility in Ironwood, Michigan. Government sales tax and registration fees are excluded from the pricing requirements.

This document outlines the evaluation criteria for a government contract award. Selection will be determined by a best-value determination, which balances price with non-price factors. These critical evaluation factors include the vendor's past performance, unique product features necessary for program success, expected lifecycle durability compared to similar items, warranty terms, maintenance availability, environmental and energy efficiency, and delivery schedules.

This federal solicitation (12444626Q0057) is issued by the USDA Forest Service for the procurement of nine new model year ATVs for the Ottawa National Forest. The acquisition is a total small business set-aside with the goal of awarding a single, firm-fixed-price contract. The technical specifications are designated as "brand name or equal" to the Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS 4x4 ATV. To be considered responsive, offerors must submit pricing for all items using the designated Schedule of Items. Quotes will be evaluated under FAR Part 12 based on a technical approach (rated as acceptable or unacceptable) and price reasonableness. Technically acceptable proposals must meet or exceed all specified salient characteristics, clearly identify the brand and model, provide descriptive literature, and guarantee delivery to Ironwood, Michigan, within 90 days after receipt of order (ARO). The solicitation incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) clauses. Notably, it includes strict AGAR provisions regarding Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) compliance, as well as guidelines invalidating unenforceable commercial supplier terms. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by email to steven.pietila@usda.gov no later than July 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT. The agency also outlines a two-tier protest process for resolving contractor concerns internally before escalating to external forums.