12444125Q0081 Questions 2025-09-23.docx
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This document is a Questions and Answers file for a UTV solicitation (Solicitation Number: 12444125Q0081) issued by the USDA Forest Service for the Pisgah Ranger District in North Carolina. The file addresses two specific vendor questions regarding product configuration and color options for a UTV procurement. The solicitation seeks a UTV with a headache rack, preferring a metal frame with cross bars mounted behind the cab, and requires delivery within 120 days after award. The government will award the contract to the lowest-price technically acceptable responsible offeror, with delivery options including direct delivery to the Pisgah Forest location or a local dealer within 80 miles of the specified address.
The Q&A document clarifies color preferences, indicating that while the available colors from the vendor (Polaris) are Super Graphite and Earth Blue, a red color is desired. The vendor is advised that if a bright red is unavailable, Super Graphite is the preferred alternative over Earth Blue. The procurement is for a single UTV to be used by the USDA Forest Service, with an emphasis on meeting specific technical specifications and delivering the most cost-effective solution that meets the agency's operational requirements.
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| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 - SOI.pdf | ||
| 12444125Q0081 Combined SS RFQ 20250611.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Specifications.pdf |
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Pisgah UTV Questions and Answers
9/23/2025
Questions:
The RFQ indicates a “headache rack/ passenger compartment, rear protective metal screen or poly shield” should be installed. Polaris offers both a headache rack (metal frame with cross bars that mounts to the bed right behind the cab -) AND a poly rear panel (window) that mounts to the back of the cab -. Which one of these should we quote?
· The headache rack is preferred (metal frame with cross bars that mounts to the bed right behind the cab).
The color options that are currently available are Super Graphite or Earth Blue and the RFQ specifies red or an approved color. Which of the two available colors should I quote?
· If a bright color like red is unavailable, super graphite will be preferred over earth blue.
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