IA - Neal Smith NWR - 4 UTVs with 2 Trade-ins
ID: 140FS226Q0018Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEFWS, SAT TEAM 2Falls Church, VA, 22041, USA

NAICS

All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (336999)

PSC

MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR SCOOTERS, AND BICYCLES (2340)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1f64a0b7c77645899e01f75f83842f3f/view
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    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, is seeking proposals from Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) for the procurement of four 2026 6x6 Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs), with the option to trade in two existing Kubota units. The UTVs are required to meet specific technical specifications, including a minimum 976cc V-twin engine, selectable 4WD/6WD, and a towing capacity of 3,000 lbs, to support operations such as fire suppression and maintenance of sensitive landscapes. Interested vendors must submit their quotes, including all associated costs, by January 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, via email to Dana Arnold at dana_arnold@fws.gov, with evaluation criteria focusing on technical specifications, lead time, and price.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Arnold, Dana
    (703) 468-8289
    dana_arnold@fws.gov
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    A06_-_Specifications_-__4_UTVs_with_2_Trade-ins.pdf
    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Iowa Private Lands Office requires four 2026 6x6 Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) to enhance traction on sensitive landscapes and support fire suppression. Key specifications include a minimum 976cc V-twin engine with 80 HP, 65 lb-ft of torque, automatic CVT, selectable 4WD/6WD, power steering, and a 16-gallon fuel tank. The UTVs must have a 3-person bench seat, full underbody skid plate, and a fully enclosed cab with removable doors, roof, and windshield. Essential capacities are a 3,000 lb towing capacity, 1,500 lb payload, and a 1,000 lb cargo box capacity. Each unit requires a factory-installed 4,500 lb winch with synthetic rope and dash controls. All units are to be delivered fully assembled to the Iowa Private Lands Office in Prairie City, IA, where two Kubota trade-in units will be picked up. Quotes must include all fees, taxes, and delivery charges, with full documentation provided upon delivery.
    B08_-_Trade_In_Form_-_IAPLO_RTV900_2011_Kubota.pdf
    This document details a 2011 Kubota RTV900XTG-A utility vehicle, FWS Property #C3130 and FWS Equipment #F302109, located at the Iowa Private Lands Office in Prairie City, Iowa. Key specifications include VIN 10035474 and Asset #565192. The vehicle has known defects, specifically a defective radiator, and may require further diagnosis. Additional information notes the presence of a sunshade, off-road tires, power-steering, and a flatbed. The model is an RTV900XTG-A, and it has 780.5 hours of use.
    B08_-_Trade_In_Form_-_NSR_RTV900_2006_Kubota.pdf
    This document is an asset record for a 2006 Kubota RTV900 utility vehicle, FWS Property #57008, located at the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge at 9981 Pacific Street, Prairie City, Iowa 50228. Key details include FWS Equipment #F392542, FWS Asset #10036618, and VIN 567652. The vehicle has 2,619.4 hours of use and is noted to have a missing left rear light cover. Additional features include a hydraulic dump bed, sunshade, off-road tires, and power steering. For inquiries, Scott Gilje can be contacted at 641-521-1227 or scott_gilje@fws.gov.
    Sol_140FS226Q0018.pdf
    This government Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140FS226Q0018, titled "WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES," seeks proposals for four 6x6 UTVs, with the acceptance of two trade-in units as a condition of award. The solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB). Key submission requirements include a completed SF 1449 form, company information, signed solicitation amendments, completed provisions (52.212-3 and 52.204-24), technical specifications meeting or exceeding salient characteristics, and price quotes detailing new UTV costs, trade-in values, and total prices. Quotes are due by January 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time and must be emailed as a single PDF to dana_arnold@fws.gov. Evaluation criteria prioritize technical specifications, lead time, and price. The document also incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions by reference and in full text, including those related to System for Award Management (SAM), telecommunications equipment prohibitions, and offeror representations and certifications for commercial products and services.
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