1240LQ25P0008 Dixie NF Snowmobile
ID: 1240LQ25P0008Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 4Ogden, UT, 844012310, USA

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All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (336999)

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GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES (2305)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Agriculture, specifically the Forest Service, is seeking quotations for the procurement of a grooming snowmobile for the Dixie National Forest. The snowmobile must meet specific requirements, including a four-stroke engine size of 900-1100 cc, 20-24 inch wide tracks, and a winch capacity of at least 3,000 pounds, to support trail maintenance and enhance outdoor recreational infrastructure. This procurement is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 336999, with a contract period from July 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025. Interested parties must submit their quotations, including a technical proposal and price quote, by July 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM Central Time, and can direct inquiries to Thomas Mendoza at thomas.mendoza@usda.gov.

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    The solicitation numbered 1240LQ25Q0008 outlines the request for quotations (RFQ) for the procurement of snowmobiles intended for trail grooming in the Dixie National Forest. Set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 336999, the contract runs from July 1, 2025, to October 31, 2025, with specific requirements including a four-stroke engine size of 900-1100 cc, 20-24 inch wide tracks, and a winch capacity of at least 3,000 pounds. Quotations must include a technical proposal detailing past performance, a price quote, and completed representations and certifications. The submission deadline is July 13, 2025, by 4:00 PM Central Time. Evaluation will consider technical qualifications and pricing, favoring technical factors significantly more than costs. The document emphasizes compliance with various federal regulations and outlines the responsibilities for submission and communication with the contracting officer, Thomas Mendoza. This solicitation represents an essential step in acquiring equipment necessary for maintaining public trails in national forest areas, demonstrating the government’s commitment to outdoor recreational infrastructure.
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