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This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement and delivery of one Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) and one compatible all-season track kit for the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The solicitation number is 1240BD27Q0006, issued by the USDA Forest Service CSA Northwest 2 on October 14, 2026, with an offer due date of October 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM PDT. The solicitation is designated as 100% unrestricted, with a NAICS code of 336999 and size standard of 1,000.

The UTV must be new, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke engine with bench front seating for 2-3 persons and specifications including 998-1500cc displacement, 80-150 horsepower, 1600-2900 lbs curb weight, and 1000-1700 lbs payload capacity. Required accessories include an enclosed cab with full doors, hard top roof, glass windshield with wipers, heater/defroster, headache rack, arm protectors, skid plate, bumpers, fender flares, rock sliders, chainsaw mount, LED light bar, rearview mirror, and a 4500+ lb winch. The all-season track kit must be 100% factory-compatible with the awarded UTV, featuring rubber tracks and steel frame. All equipment must be delivered new, fully assembled, and in turnkey condition within 90 days of award to the Idaho Panhandle National Forests Supervisors Office in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Pricing must be firm-fixed-price and fully inclusive of freight, handling, and delivery charges with FOB Destination terms. The contract incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and includes representations regarding anti-discrimination compliance, child labor certification, Buy American compliance, and SAM registration requirements. Vendors must submit complete quotation packages including SF-1449, signed amendments, completed Schedule of Items with pricing, and technical documentation verifying specifications, with evaluation based on technical capability, delivery timeline, and fair and reasonable pricing.

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SEE ADDENDUMIS CHECKED

CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

OFFEROR

40BD

PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

STE 310

1220 SW 3RD AVE

USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 2

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336999

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR40BD

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

10/28/2026 1100 PD

10/14/2026

MINDY HICKMAN

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

1240BD27Q0006

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 20 1164246OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

COEUR DALENE ID 83815

3232 WEST NURSERY ROAD

SUPERVISORS OFFICE

IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FORESTS

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PORTLAND OR 97204-2829

STE 310

1220 SW 3RD AVE

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2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

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DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

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PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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ITEM NO.

Idaho Panhandle National Forest UTV and Track Set Purchase.

Delivery: 90 Days After Award

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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DATED

MINDY N. HICKMAN

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

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31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

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32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

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ITEM NO.

0002 1 EA

Delivery:

Coeur d'Alene Nursery 3232 Nursery Drive

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815.

All-Season Track Kit

Must be 100% compatible with vehicle awarded under CLIN 0001.

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

20 2 of

Utility Task Vehicle (UTV)0001 1 EA

Statement of Requirement

The U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Panhandle National Forests, has a requirement for the procurement and delivery of one (1) Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) and one (1) compatible all-season track kit.

The contractor shall provide all required resources for the purchase, handling, shipping, and delivery of one (1) turnkey UTV and one (1) turnkey track kit in accordance with the product specifications detailed within Attachment 1.

All equipment must be delivered new, fully assembled, fluids serviced, and in a 100% turnkey state ready for immediate field deployment upon arrival.

Schedule of Items:

CLIN Description Qty Unit of

Issue

Unit Price Total

0001 Utility Task Vehicle (UTV)

Delivery:

IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FORESTS

SUPERVISORS OFFICE

3232 WEST NURSERY ROAD

COEUR D'ALENE ID 83815

1 EA $ $

0002 All-Season Track Kit

Must be 100% compatible with vehicle awarded under

CLIN 0001.

1 EA $ $

TOTAL $

FOB Destination: All shipments shall be shipped FOB Destination. Contract line item pricing must be fully inclusive of all freight, handling, and delivery charges. The contractor is responsible for offloading equipment at the specified nursery facility.

Award Structure: The Government intends to evaluate quotes using simplified commercial procedures and will award a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to the responsible vendor who provides the most advantageous total solution meeting all technical requirements. Vendors must provide pricing for both line items (CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002) to be considered for award.

Period of Performance & Delivery: All items must be physically delivered to the designated destination address within 90 calendar days from the formal date of award.

Idaho Panhandle National Forest UTV and Track Set Purchase. Solicitaion No: 1240BD27Q0006

ATTACHMENT 1: Salient Characteristics

Part 1: General Requirements (Applies to All CLINs)

• Condition: Equipment must be new. Remanufactured, used, or demonstration models are unacceptable.

• Turnkey: Vehicles and tracks must be delivered fully assembled, serviced, and ready for immediate operation.

• Warranty: Minimum 1-year manufacturer warranty included for the UTV. Minimum 2-year manufacturer warranty for the all season track set.

• Manuals: One (1) operator manual must be provided with each primary component.

• Origin: Manufactured in the U.S.

Part 2: Specific Vehicle Characteristics

CLIN 0001 – Utility Task Vehicle (UTV)

Program Use: The vehicle will be operated across all four seasons by the Fire/Fuels program area to transport personnel and equipment during wildland fire suppression and prescribed fire operations over severe, uneven terrain.

CLIN 0002 – All-Season Track Kit

Program Use: Heavy-duty track conversion kit providing dependable, continuous flotation and traction across four-season operations over deep snow, mud, and severe mountain slopes.

Fitment Compatibility

• System Integration: The track kit must be 100% factory-compatible and field-interchangeable with the specific model awarded under CLIN 0001, aligning directly with its standard drive hubs and steering geometry.

(Note: Configurations utilizing a Can-Am Defender XT or Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Northstar base vehicle matched with Camso UTV 4S1 track kits or equivalent configurations meeting all performance scales are known to fulfill these operational limits).

Acceptance Testing

Final inspection and formal government acceptance will take place at the physical delivery location specified in the Schedule of Items. The Government reserves the right to inspect all equipment upon arrival to verify full assembly, fluid servicing, turnkey readiness, operational parameters, and strict compliance with all mandatory salient characteristics before signing the receiving report

Old Equipment Number: 4062 New Equipment Number: 6430 Requester: Luke Smith Program Area: Fire/Fuels Description of Use: UTV will be used in all seasons to transport personnel and equipment for wildland fire suppression and prescribe fire operations over uneven terrain not suited for other vehicle use.

Vehicle will also require a track kit to allow four season use.

Cooling Type: Liquid cooled Engine Type: 4-stroke Seat Type: Bench front seat or single cab Cylinders Disp (cc):

(min 100 cc difference)

Min: 998 Max: 1500

Horsepower: Min: 80 Max: 150 Person Capacity: Min: 2 Max: 3 Overall Length: Min: 120 in Max: 138 in Overall Width: Min: 63 in Max: 66 in Overall Height: Min: 76 in Max: 82 in Curb Weight: Min: 1600 lbs Max: 2900 lbs Ground Clearance: Min: 13 in Max: 20 in Payload Capacity: Min: 1000 lbs Max: 1700lbs Wheelbase: Min: 80 in Max: 95 in Fuel Capacity (Gal): Min: 10 gal Max: 14 gal Box Length: Min: 38 in Max 44 in Box Width: Min: 54 Max: 56 Box Height: Min: 12 Max: 16 Box Capacity (lbs.): Min: 1000 Max: 1500 Tire Ply: Min: 8 Max: 10 Tire Size: Min: 27 x 9 x 14 Max: 30 x 11 x 15 Towing Capacity: Min: 2500 lbs Max: 3500 lbs Hitch Type: 2 in receiver Other: 4 season UTV tracks (see specs below), enclosed cab-full doors, hard top roof, glass full tip-out windshield with windshield wipers, sliding window rear panel, heater/defroster, protection-headache rack, front and rear a-arm protectors, skid plate, front and rear bumper, fender flares, rock sliders, accessories- chainsaw mount, led light bar, rear-view mirror, >4500 lb winch

Idaho Panhandle National Forest UTV and Track Set Purchase. Solicitaion No: 1240BD27Q0006

Salient Characteristics

Example Pictures:

Brand names and Model references are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to restrict competition. Offers proposing equivalent products will be considered if they meet or exceed the stated salient characteristics.

Idaho Panhandle National Forest UTV and Track Set Purchase. Solicitaion No: 1240BD27Q0006

Salient Characteristics

Specifications for Tracks:

• Rubber Tracks

• Steel Frame

• All-season

• Must be compatible with awarded UTV

• Examples:

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and United States Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses and Provisions

The clauses and provisions contained herein are applicable to any order awarded as a result of this solicitation.

The terms and conditions set forth herein supersede all other terms and conditions.

Acceptance of the order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 12.201-1(b)(2) constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions contained herein.

As part of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), system updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in this solicitation. Contracting officers will rely on representations from offers based on provisions in the solicitation. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998

This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of the clause may be accessed electronically at Internet address https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.212-4

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2025)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (Sep 2025)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Sep 2025)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) of 52.240-91

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

The following clauses are applicable if checked:

☐ 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) with Alternate I (Nov 2021) of 52.203-6

☐ 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021)

☐ 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel Jan 2011

☒ 52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.204-91 Contractor identification (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with contractors debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment (Sep 2025)

☐ 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Mar 2020).

☐ 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9.

☐ Alternate IV (Nov 2025) of 52.219-9

☐ 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)

☒ 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35

☒ 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36

☐ 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010

☐ 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018)

☐ 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits

☐ 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018)

☐ 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment

(May 2014) ☐ 52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014)

☐ 52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022)

☒ 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026)

☐ 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) ☐ Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9

☐ 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential

☐ 52.223-12

Hydrofluorocarbons (Nov 2025)

Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air

☐ 52.223-23

Conditioners (Nov 2025)

Sustainable Products and Services (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

☐ Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3 ☐ 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2025)

☒ 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2025)

☐ Alternate II (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate III (Nov 2025) of 52.225-3.

☐ Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3

☐ 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Nov 2023)

☐ 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic

☐ 52.225-26 or Consular Mission outside the United States (May 2020)

Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016)

☐ 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Aug 2025)

☐ 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements

☐ 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services

☐ 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (July 2013)

☐ 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

☐ 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)

☐ 52.240-92 Security Requirements (Nov 2025)

☐ 52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (No 2025)

☐ 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Apr 2023) of 52.247-64.

AGAR Clauses

452.203-71 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Compliance (May 2026)

(a) By entering into this contract, the contractor certifies that:

(1) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and it will remain compliant for the duration of the contract.

(2) Neither it nor any subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution, and the contractor and any subcontractor or teaming partner will not do so for the duration of the contract.

(b) If the contractor participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, the contractor certifies that it will remain compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The contractor affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the contractor is not eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to contractor’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the contractor to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) The contractor must include the provisions of this clause in all subcontract solicitations.

(g) Failure on the part of the contractor or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate this contract for default.

(End of Clause)

AGAR 452.203-72 Unenforceable Supplier Terms (MAY 2026)

(a) Definitions.

Supplier terms mean provisions customarily drafted by vendors of supplies or services and intended to create a binding legal obligation on the end user. The term applies:

1. Regardless of the format or style of the document. For example, supplier terms may appear in standard terms of sale or lease, Terms of Service (TOS), End User License Agreement (EULA), or another similar legal instrument or agreement, and may be presented as part of a proposal or quotation responding to a solicitation for a contract or order or otherwise become effective after the contract date.

2. Regardless of the media or delivery mechanism used. For example, supplier terms may be presented as one or more paper documents or may appear on a computer or other electronic device screen during a purchase, software installation, other product delivery, registration for a service, or another transaction.

(b) Applicability. When any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to supplier terms, the supplier terms are deemed part of the contract only to the extent they are consistent with this clause.

Supplier terms that conflict with any part of this clause, the contract, or Federal law are void and will not be considered incorporated into a contract, even if they are physically present in a contract documentation or systems. In the event of any inconsistency between supplier terms and this contract, this clause and the terms of the Government contract must govern and supersede any supplier terms in all cases.

(c) Authorization Required. Notwithstanding any other provision, no supplier terms must be binding on the Government unless the term is expressly authorized on the USDA Supplier Terms Authorization Form signed by the Contracting Officer, and the completed Authorization Form has been incorporated into the contract.

(d) Unenforceable Terms. Any supplier terms that impose obligations or restrictions inconsistent with applicable Federal law are unenforceable against the Government and deemed stricken from the agreement. This includes, but is not limited to, any clause that:

(1) Requires the Government to pay future fees, penalties, interest, legal costs, early‑termination fees, cancellation fees, minimum purchase commitments, true‑up payments, seat‑count minimums, usage minimums, continued‑use charges, or any other financial obligation not expressly authorized by the contract.

(2) Requires the Government to indemnify the contractor or any other entity.

(3) Restricts the Government’s ability to obtain similar supplies or services from another source.

(4) Imposes any penalty, financial or otherwise, based on the Government’s decision not to exercise an option.

(5) Subjects the United States Government to the laws of any U.S. state, territory, district, municipality, or foreign nation, except where Federal law expressly permits such application.

(6) Requires dispute resolution in a forum or venue other than one prescribed by applicable Federal law.

(7) Establishes a period of limitations for bringing an action that differs from that provided by applicable Federal law.

(8) Grants the contractor rights to use, mine, access, aggregate, analyze, or otherwise exploit Government data, usage data, or metadata.

(9) Deems the Government to have accepted initial or revised terms based on silence, continued performance, or failure to object.

(10) Grants the supplier the right to audit Government facilities, systems, records, or use of the product or service, except as expressly authorized by the contract and applicable Federal law.

(11) Requires the Government to accept supplier security requirements, network access requirements, monitoring, penetration testing, or other technical or security measures.

(12) Permits the supplier to suspend, degrade, or terminate access to products or services based on alleged non‑payment, alleged breach, automated security triggers.

(13) Limits the Government’s right to use, install, access, test, evaluate, or transfer the licensed product or service in any manner consistent with the contract and Federal law.

(14) Requires the Government to store, process, maintain, or transmit data in a particular geographic location, or permits the supplier to transfer Government data outside the United States, except as expressly authorized by applicable Federal law.

(15) Authorizes the supplier to use the Government’s name, seal, trademark, logo, or any reference to the Government as an end user or customer for marketing, publicity, promotional activities, press releases, or similar purposes.

(16) Incorporates by reference, or requires the Government to accept, terms or conditions imposed by any third party, subcontractor, or upstream service provider, unless such terms are expressly incorporated into the contract by bilateral modification.

(17) Limits, conditions, or negates the contractor’s performance obligations, service levels, or remedies through a supplier‑provided service level agreement (SLA).

(18) Uses Government data, usage data, metadata, prompts, content, or interactions to train, fine‑tune, improve, or derive any artificial intelligence, machine learning, or automated decision‑making model.

(19) Subjects the Government to automated decision‑making, automated risk scoring, automated content moderation, or any algorithmic process that may affect access, performance, or rights under the contract.

(20) Utilizes artificial intelligence or algorithmic tools that produce decisions, recommendations, or outputs affecting contract performance without providing transparency, explainability, auditability, and bias‑mitigation consistent with applicable Federal law and policy.

(21) Profiles, tracks, or analyzes Government user behavior, preferences, communications, or interactions for personalization, marketing, or algorithmic optimization purposes.

(e) Non-binding Actions. Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user is deemed to have consented to any term, condition, or clause by virtue of its inclusion in the supplier agreement or through the use of clickwrap, browsewrap, “I agree” mechanisms, or similar means. Execution of such mechanisms does not bind the Government or its authorized end users to any unenforceable terms.

(f) End user. The supplier agreement must bind the ordering activity as the end user to the extent it does not conflict with the terms of this clause, but it must not bind or impose personal liability on any Government employee or any person acting on behalf of the Government in their personal capacity.

(g) Law and disputes. The supplier agreement is governed by Federal law.

(h) Statutory exception. This clause does not apply to indemnification or any other payment by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(i) Continued performance. The supplier or licensor must not unilaterally revoke, terminate, or suspend any rights granted to the Government except as allowed by the contract. If the supplier or licensor believes the ordering activity to be in breach of the supplier agreement, it must pursue its rights under the Contract Disputes Act or other applicable Federal statute while proceeding diligently with performance, pending final resolution of any dispute in accordance with the Disputes Clause at FAR 52.212‑4(d) or FAR 52.233‑1, as applicable.

(j) Arbitration. Binding arbitration must not be used unless specifically authorized by agency guidance.

(k) Equitable or injunctive relief. Equitable or injunctive relief, including the award of attorney fees, costs, or interest, may be awarded against the United States Government only when explicitly provided by statute (e.g., the Prompt Payment Act or the Equal Access to Justice Act).

(l) Revisions to supplier agreements. Any revisions to the supplier agreement must be incorporated into the contract using a bilateral modification. Unilateral revisions are not binding on the Government.

(m) No automatic renewals. If any license or service tied to periodic payment is provided under the supplier agreement (e.g., annual software maintenance or annual lease term), such license or service must not renew automatically upon expiration of its current term without prior express written consent from an authorized Government representative.

(n) Indemnification. Any clause of the supplier agreement requiring the supplier or licensor to defend or indemnify the end user is amended to provide that the U.S. Department of Justice has the sole right to represent the United States in any such action, in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 516.

(o) Taxes or surcharges. Any taxes or surcharges which the supplier or licensor seeks to pass along to the Government as end user will be governed by the terms of the associated Government contract or order and must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for a determination of applicability prior to invoicing unless specifically agreed otherwise.

(p) Non‑assignment. The supplier agreement may not be assigned, nor may any rights or obligations thereunder be delegated, without the Government’s prior approval, except as expressly permitted by FAR 52.212-4(b) or FAR 52.232-23, as applicable.

(q) Confidential information. If the supplier agreement includes a confidentiality clause, such clause is amended to state that neither the agreement nor the contract price list, as applicable, must be deemed “confidential information.” Issues regarding release of “unit pricing” will be resolved consistent with the Freedom of Information Act. Notwithstanding anything in the supplier agreement to the contrary, the Government may retain any confidential information as required by law, regulation, or its internal document retention procedures for legal, regulatory, or compliance purposes; provided, however, that all such retained confidential information will continue to be subject to the confidentiality obligations of the supplier agreement.

(r) Conflict with Federal law. If any other language, provision, or clause of the supplier agreement conflicts or is inconsistent with Federal law or the terms and conditions of this contract, such language, provisions, or clauses will be considered null and void and will not be binding on the United States Government.

(End of Clause)

452.204–70 Modification for Contract Closeout (Apr 2026)

(a) If unliquidated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (Contracting Officer) may issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but is not required to provide a signature. The Contracting Officer will immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) For commercial contracts not exceeding the simplified acquisition procedure threshold under FAR 12.001(c), if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification. Only the modification requires the contractor’s signature, though a Release of Claims may be requested. If the required documents are not returned within 60 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification and proceed with closeout once performance is complete, acceptance is confirmed, and final payment is made.

(c) For all other non-commercial or non–cost‑reimbursement contracts, if more than $1,000 in unliquidated funds remain at closeout, the Contracting Officer will issue a bilateral deobligation modification and a Release of Claims, both requiring contractor signature. If these documents are not returned within 120 days, the Contracting Officer will issue a unilateral modification u and proceed with closeout upon completion of performance, acceptance, and final payment.

(End of Clause)

Solicitation Information Award Type

It is anticipated that a single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order will be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation to the offeror who’s response to this solicitation will secure the most advantageous solution.

To be considered responsive, contractors must submit combined pricing for both Line Item 0001 (UTV) and Line Item 0002 (Tracks).

Evaluation and Basis for Award

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is not applicable to this solicitation. In lieu of this provision, the Government will conduct a Comparative Evaluation of quotes in accordance with the simplified commercial procedures of FAR Overhaul 12.201-1 and FAR Overhaul 12.205(c)(2).

The contracting officer will perform a side-by-side comparative evaluation of quotes directly against one another without formal scoring matrices.

The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical Capability & Salient Characteristics: The degree to which the offered UTV and Track Kit meet or exceed the specified design limits, features, and accessory bundles.

2. Delivery Timeline: The contractor’s ability to fulfill and complete physical delivery within 90 days from the date of award. Shorter delivery timelines may be evaluated more favorably.

3. Price: Evaluated to ensure it is fair and reasonable.

During the side-by-side comparative evaluation, the Government reserves the right to select a quote that is higher priced if it offers a significantly superior technical capability or a more advantageous delivery timeline, provided the final price is determined fair and reasonable.

Submission of Offers:

Submit signed and dated offers to mindy.hickman@usda.gov on or before 28 October 2026 no later than 11:00 AM PDT. The date/time is also specified on the System for Award Management’s (SAM) “Contract Opportunities” website. The closing date/time will be provided on the SF-1449.

1. Vendors must have an Active Registration in SAM to submit a quotation package (https://sam.gov/).

If your SAM Registration is inactive, do not submit a quotation package.

2. Quotation Package Requirements: Organize your quotation package in this order: SF-1449, Amendments, Schedule of Items, Technical Documentation.

1. SF-1449: Complete Blocks 17a., 30a., 30b., and 30c. (include telephone, e-mail and SAM UEI in Block 17a.)

2. SF-30 Amendments: Acknowledge and submit all signed SF-30 Amendments to the solicitation, if any are posted by the CO on the SAM website

3. Schedule of Items: Complete pricing on the provided Government Schedule of Items form.

4. Technical Documentation: Submit all technical drawings, spec sheets, or product brochures for the offered UTV and Tracks to verify technical acceptability.

Note #1: Omitting the UEI from the SF-1449 will prevent the contracting officer (CO) from verifying that your company has an active SAM account and will cause your quotation package to be excluded from consideration.

Note #2: Failure to complete the schedule of Items will cause your quotation package to be excluded from consideration.

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference Feb 1998

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52

52.212-1Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2025)

Period for acceptance of offers.

The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

Questions

Questions shall be submitted via email to mindy.hickman@usda.gov .

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017)

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation

(Sep 2025)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony

Conviction under any Federal Law (Sep 2025)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Nov 2025)

The following provisions are applicable if checked:

☐ 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal

☒ 52.204-7 Transactions (Sep 2024) System for Award Management—Registration (Nov 2025) ☐ Alternate I (Nov 2025) to 52.204-7

☐ 52.204-90 Offeror Identification (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.207-6 Solicitation of Offers from Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming

☐ 52.209-12 Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts) (Aug 2024) Certification Regarding Tax Matters (Oct 2025)

☐ 52.219-2 Equal Low Bids (Nov 2025) ☒ 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products (Feb

☐ 52.222-48 2021) Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for

☐ 52.222-52 Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment–Certification (Nov 2025) Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards for Certain

☐ 52.222-56 Services-Certification (Nov 2025) Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020)

☐ 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008) ☒ 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) ☐ 52.225-4 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate (Nov 2025) ☐ 52.225-6 Trade Agreements-Certificate (Feb 2021) ☐ 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation (Nov 2007) ☐ 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation (Jul 2025)

Other Applicable FAR Provisions

52.225-18 Place of Manufacture (Aug 2018)

AGAR Provisions

452.203-70 Anti-Discrimination and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certification (Dec 2025)

(a) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that:

(1) It is compliant with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(2) Neither it nor any proposed subcontractor or teaming partner operates or funds any program, policy, or initiative that promotes DEI in a manner that violates any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws, including but not limited to Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, or the Equal Protection principles of the U.S. Constitution.

(b) If the offeror participates in, facilitates, or funds programs that implicate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 or Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended, including but not limited to grants to or for schools, colleges, universities, 4-H programs, non-governmental organization (NGO) programs, sports programs, and education-related grants to prisons or other detention facilities, by submission of its offer, the offeror certifies that it is compliant with those laws, including the requirements set forth in Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological

Truth to the Federal Government, and Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity.

(c) The offeror affirms that the above requirements are conditions of payment that go to the essence of the contract and are therefore material terms of the contract. Payments under the contract are predicated on compliance with the above requirements, and therefore the offeror will not be eligible for funding under the contract or to retain any funding under the contract absent compliance with the above requirements.

(d) This certification reflects a change in the Government’s position regarding the materiality of the foregoing requirements and therefore any prior payment of similar claims does not reflect the materiality of the foregoing requirements to this contract.

(e) Submission of a knowing false statement relating to offeror’s compliance with the above requirements and/or eligibility for the contract may subject the offeror to liability under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C.

§ 3729, and/or criminal liability, including under 18 U.S.C. §§ 287 and 1001.

(f) Failure on the part of the offeror or its subcontractors to comply with the terms of this clause may be grounds for the Contracting Officer to terminate the contract for default.

(End of Provision)

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Protest Procedures

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is committed to fair, transparent, and efficient acquisitions.

Interested parties with concerns about this solicitation are encouraged to seek resolution through the following USDA procedures.

Tier 1: Contracting Officer Concern Resolution

Submission: Interested parties with concerns about either the solicitation or subsequent award should first submit their concern directly to the Contracting Officer, providing sufficient detail to allow the Contracting Officer to understand and assess the issue.

Process: The Contracting Officer will review the concern, seek clarification as needed, and engage with the interested party to attempt prompt resolution.

Review Timeline: The Contracting Officer will make every effort to provide a response or resolution within 10 business days of receiving the concern.

Effect on Award or Performance: Tier 1 engagement is not considered an official notification of filing an agency protest and does not pause solicitation deadlines, delay award decisions, or suspend contract performance.

Next Steps: If the matter cannot be resolved at Tier 1, the interested party may file a written agency protest under Tier 2.

USDA encourages all parties to seek resolution with the Contracting Officer before filing an agency protest.

Tier 2: Agency Protest

If concerns cannot be resolved at Tier 1, an interested party may file a written agency protest with either the Contracting Officer or the USDA Independent Review Authority. The decision by the USDA Independent Review Authority is an alternative to a decision by the Contracting Officer. The USDA Independent Review Authority will not consider an appeal of the Contracting Officer’s decision on an agency protest.

The protest must state whether the protester elects review by the Contracting Officer, by the UDSA Independent Review Authority. If no election is stated, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest.

Required Information: Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.104-4 (a)(3). Failure to submit the required information may result in a delay or dismissal of the protest.

Submission: Agency protests should be submitted electronically to SPE.inquiry@usda.gov and the Contracting Officer.

Timeliness: Protests must be filed within the timeframes specified in FAR 33.104.

Effect on Award or Performance: Contract awards or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless justified in writing for urgent and compelling reasons or determined to be in the best interest of the Government.

Review Timeline: USDA strives to resolve agency-level protests within 35 business days of receipt.

Election of Forum: By filing a protest with USDA, the protesters agree not to file a protest on the same matter with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or any other external forum while the agency protest is pending. If such a protest is filed externally, the USDA agency protest will be dismissed.

Questions: Questions regarding this notice or protest procedures should be directed to the Contracting Officer identified in this solicitation.

Idaho Panhandle National Forest UTV and Track Set Purchase. Solicitaion No: 1240BD27Q0006 mailto:SPE.inquiry@usda.gov

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