SOTD Snowmobile Rental
ID: H9242126QE009Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)HQ USSOCOMFORT LIBERTY, NC, 28310, USA

NAICS

Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- RECREATIONAL AND ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT (W078)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/820eb2f6ba0f415fadeae880c9c27a46/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), is soliciting quotes for the rental of snowmobiles and related equipment to support a Special Operations Training Detachment (SOTD) exercise in Delta Junction, Alaska. The procurement includes the provision of fifteen utility snowmobiles, four high-clearance trailers, six Siglin sleds, thirty fuel cans, maintenance services, and additional equipment necessary for training operations scheduled from February 2 to February 25, 2026. This opportunity is particularly significant as it is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), emphasizing the government's commitment to supporting small business participation in federal contracting. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by January 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, and can direct inquiries to SFC Samuel Capello at samuel.capello.mil@socom.mil or by phone at 910-806-3882.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SFC Samuel Capello
    (910) 806-3882
    samuel.capello.mil@socom.mil
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    Rental Questions and Answers.docx
    This document addresses vendor questions for the SOTD Snowmobile Rental RFP (H92421-26-Q-E009). Key clarifications include the group size (30 individuals operating in shifts), specific requirements for 5-gallon mountable gas cans, and cargo nets for securing gear to snowmobiles or siglin sleds. Heater cores are required to ensure machine startup in extreme cold, necessitating power generation as no organic power systems are available. The confirmed RFQ due date is January 7, 2026. Maintenance will be handled by a designated point of contact within reasonable driving distance, not an on-site technician. Gear delivery and pickup are scheduled for February 2nd and February 25th, respectively, at Delta Junction, AK. While 850 CC, 4-stroke engines are preferred, any utility snow machines are acceptable.
    Solicitation - H9242126QE009.pdf
    This government solicitation (H9242126QE009) is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside for the rental of snowmobiles, trailers, and related equipment for a Special Operations Training Detachment (SOTD) exercise in Alaska. The solicitation seeks 15 utility snowmobiles, 4 high-clearance trailers, 6 Siglin/drag sleds, 30 fuel cans, maintenance services, and 15 heater cores and cargo nets. Delivery is required by February 2, 2026, to Delta Junction, AK, with the period of performance extending to February 25, 2026. The document outlines detailed contractual clauses, including those related to payment, electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and various FAR and DFARS provisions concerning small business programs, labor standards, and prohibited technologies. Offerors must complete representations and certifications regarding their business status and compliance with federal regulations. The total estimated value for the acquisition is $9,000,000.00.
    Solicitation Amendment - H9242126QE0090001.pdf
    This government solicitation, H9242126QE0090001, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the rental of snowmobiles, trailers, and related equipment for the Special Operations Training Detachment (SOTD) at Fort Polk JRTC to conduct Observer Coach Trainer (OCT) training in Alaska. The procurement includes 15 utility snowmobiles, 4 high-clearance trailers, 6 Siglin/drag sleds, 30 empty fuel cans, maintenance services, 15 heater cores, and 15 cargo nets. Delivery is required by February 2, 2026, to Delta Junction, AK, with a performance period until February 25, 2026. This acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and is subject to various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including requirements for electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and specific representations and certifications related to commercial products and services.
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