Attachment 12_0602 7465_5243 MVR 1 3 Seat Fire UTV Specifications.xlsx
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- 1240BK26Q0006
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Department of Agriculture Forest Service
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This is a Minimum Vehicle Requirements (MVR) specification document for a 3-seat side-by-side Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) procured by the U.S. Forest Service for off-highway use in wildland fire and prescribed fire activities. The specification details 30 required items plus 4 optional items (A-D) that vendors must meet or exceed. Required specifications include a gasoline or diesel engine minimum 800 cubic centimeters with liquid cooling, 3-point seatbelts for 4-6 seats, certified rollover protection structure (ROPS), 1,500-pound tow capacity with hitch, 600-pound rear bed capacity with dump functionality, on-demand all-wheel drive with 4-low locking differential, 11 inches ground clearance, full cab with glass windshield and doors, front winch rated at 1.5 times Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and comprehensive instrumentation including speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, and coolant temperature gauge. Additional required features include spark arrester, heavy-duty 12-volt alternator, CVT or multi-geared automatic transmission, engine braking system, parking brake or PARK gear, electric power steering, 7.5-gallon fuel tank capacity, HD suspension, full-length skid plates, axle protection plates, floor pan reinforcement, spare rear tire, mirrors, horn, mudflaps, power outlets, and supplemental LED overhead lighting with dashboard switch.
The vehicle must conform to ANSI/OPEI Standard B71.9-2016 or ANSI/ROHVA Standard 1-2016, with vendor documentation or certification required. The document is dated April 23, 2025, and specifies delivery to Fremont-Winema National Forest, Fleet-18049 Highway 395, Lakeview, Oregon 97630. Point of contact is Stacey Havel at stacey.havel@usda.gov or 541-947-6211. This specification is part of solicitation 1240BK26Q0006 (R6 UTV Purchase) issued by the Department of Agriculture Forest Service, requiring vendors to quote on the full specification document with the base model most closely fitting individual specifications, excluding up-sell options.
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All-Purpose
| R06-02-New EN #5243 (Fields highlighted green in Column B to be filled out by Requestor) | Fields highlighted yellow = Vendor Use | ||
| Date: | 4/23/25 | ||
| All-Purpose Side-by-Side for Personnel and Cargo Transport - 4x4 UTV Required Specifications (MVR #1) | |||
| Approved Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) for Forest Service Off-Highway Use: A motorized vehicle designed for off-highway use capable of maneuvering over uneven terrain, having four low pressure tires, designed with side-by-side seats, seatbelt(s), steering wheel, and equipped with certified rollover protection structure (ROPS). Approved UTVs must be directionally controlled with a steering wheel. Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) type steered and braked utilizing levers are not approved for Forest Service use. | |||
| Minimum vehicle requirements (MVRs) were derived from the national Wildland Fire Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Standard, (dated January 2022) and were developed by the US Forest Service National Technology & Development Program for safe UTV operation during a wildfire or prescribed fire activities. Alteration of any item in Column B is prohibited. (Except 3B, 4B and 30 A-D) | |||
| POC Name: | Stacey Havel | ||
| POC Email: | stacey.havel@usda.gov | ||
| POC Phone: | 541-947-6211 | ||
| Vendor Proposed Make/Model UTV: | |||
| Vendor Estimated Delivery Date: | |||
| Forest Service Minimum Vehicle Requirements: | Vendor Response: | Engine Size/Fuel Type: Choose From Dropdown | |
| Item # | Item Description | Add Y/N if proposed machine meets minimum requirements in Column B. Expand if alternative option available to meet mission/safety requirement. Include additional cost if applicable. | Gasoline Engine, Min. 800 CC, liquid cooled |
| 1 | UTV shall not be prohibited from carrying fuel in bed | ||
| 2 | UTV shall conform to ANSI/OPEI Standard B71.9–2016, or ANSI/ROHVA Standard 1–2016 (or latest revisions). Vendor shall provide documentation or certification. | ||
| 3 | Number of seats with 3-point seatbelts required: 4-6 | Diesel Engine, Min. 800 CC, liquid cooled | |
| 4 | Gasoline Engine, Min. 800 CC, liquid cooled | ||
| 5 | Spark arrester | ||
| 6 | Alternator, heavy-duty, 12-volt | ||
| 7 | Transmission, CVT or multi-geared automatic | ||
| 8 | Engine braking system (EBS) (or equivalent) that maintains engine and transmission connection to slow downhill descent with the throttle in the idle position | ||
| 9 | Parking brake or selectable PARK gear | ||
| 10 | 1500# Tow capacity & hitch rating. Include 2" ball (mounted) | ||
| 11 | 600# Rear bed capacity, w/ rear bed tilt dump | ||
| 12 | On-Demand All Wheel Drive (4x4), includes 4-low (with locking differential(s)) | ||
| 13 | Shaft driven gear system | ||
| 14 | Electric Power Steering (EPS) | ||
| 15 | Fuel tank capacity of 7.5 gallons | ||
| 16 | Suspension shall have HD springs and shocks | ||
| 17 | Ground clearance of 11 inches with 10 inches of vertical wheel travel | ||
| 18 | Skid plate(s), full length, to protect driveline | ||
| 19 | Axle plates to protect CV axles and boots | ||
| 20 | Floor pan reinforcement to protect personnel from items penatrating floor | ||
| 21 | Glass windshield, full cab and full doors with rigid roof. | ||
| 22 | Front winch with remote control, rated at 1.5 X GVWR (mounted). Synthetic rope prefferred. | ||
| 23 | Spare REAR tire & wheel (X1) | ||
| 24 | Mirror(s), either a review or side mirrors | ||
| 25 | Horn | ||
| 26 | Mudflaps on rear fenders | ||
| 27 | Speedometer, odometer, tachometer, gear indicator, drive indicator, fuel gauge, coolant temperature gauge (or high-temperature light), voltmeter, service indicator, seatbelt reminder | ||
| 28 | Power outlet(s), DC outlet with 15 amp rating | ||
| 29 | Supplemental LED overhead lighting w/mounting bracket dash mounted on/off switch | ||
| 30 | OPTIONS (A-D Below): Based on available funding and mission specific needs, the following items are requested: | ||
| A. | |||
| B. | |||
| C. | |||
| D. | |||
| 31 | Deliver To:Fremont-Winema NF, Fleet-18049 Hwy 395 Lakeview, OR 97630 |
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