38--Amphibious Track Vehicle, Trailer, and Rotary Cut

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service seeks an amphibious track vehicle, trailer, and rotary cutter attachment for the Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Stafford, KS. The RFQ details comprehensive specifications for the amphibious vehicle, including its aluminum body, Kohler turbo diesel engine, track system, electrical system, winch-jack, and integrated fire suppression system. Detailed requirements are also provided for the tilt-deck trailer and the rotary cutter attachment, specifying cutting width, capacity, and drive mechanisms. The delivery is scheduled for March 31, 2026, to Quivira NWR, and prices must include installation. The document outlines general contract clauses, including those related to contractor performance assessment, electronic invoicing via the IPP system, and various FAR clauses concerning safeguarding contractor information, small business utilization, labor standards, and sustainable products. The contracting POC is Joni Dutcher, and the technical POC is Kathryn (Kate) Brenner.

Amendment P00001 to solicitation 140F0S25Q0034 updates specifications for an Amphibious Track Vehicle, Trailer, and Rotary Cutter Attachment for the Quivira NWR. The amendment, issued by FWS, Over SAT G/S in Falls Church, VA, revises the original solicitation dated August 29, 2025. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing and returning copies, acknowledging on the offer, or by separate communication before the specified hour and date. Failure to acknowledge may result in rejection of the offer. The contracting POC is Joni Dutcher (Joni_Dutcher@fws.gov) and the technical POC is Kathryn (Kate) Brenner (620-238-1647). All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain in full force and effect.

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is procuring an amphibious track vehicle, trailer, and rotary cutter attachment, with delivery to Quivira NWR, Kansas, by March 31, 2026. The amphibious vehicle must meet specific requirements for its body, drive system (Kohler 2504 TCR 74 HP 4-cylinder water-cooled turbo diesel), speed (8 mph land, 1 mph water), track system, electrical system, winch-jack, fire suppression system, and auxiliary hydraulic circuits. The trailer must be an 8' wide x 18' long tilt deck with a minimum GVWR of 13,000 lbs. The rotary cutter attachment requires a 76" cutting width and a 2" diameter cutting capacity. The contract includes clauses for contractor performance assessment, electronic invoicing via IPP, and various FAR clauses covering topics such as safeguarding information systems, anti-trafficking, equal opportunity, and sustainable products. The contractor is responsible for installation and compliance with all referenced federal regulations.