Salient Characteristic Sheet Snowmobile 2024.docx

Salient Characteristic Sheet The Marine Corps requires the rental of (8) snowmobile machines for use from December 2, 2024 to December 18, 2024. The rental machines must be within a 50 mile radius of Anchorage, Alaska. Requirements as follows:

· Utility/trail machine – Machines will be ridden on trails and backcountry areas (mountain machines have too deep of tracks and will wear down faster.)

· 4-stroke – Longer lasting, more reliable, and are made for the purpose of towing both machines and gear.

· Two-up seating – Provides bump plan (recovery plan for personnel in the case of a downed vehicle) for personnel should a sled break down.

· Extra tall windscreen – Provides additional protection from wind at temperatures of -60°F.

· Heated visor plug in – Provides additional protection from wind and frost at temperatures of -60°F.

· Wide track (20” or wider) – Provides better traction and stability on ice as well as while towing.

· Heated grips – For both driver and passenger. Provides additional protection from wind at temperatures of -60°F.

· Front skid plate – To protect machine from debris while riding.

· Storage Rack – Extra cargo space in order to provide immediate access to extra cold weather gear and supplies.

· J-hook hitch – Needed to tow utility sleds.

· Toolkits specific to machine – Needed in case of breakdowns in austere environment.

· Block heater – Needed in order to ensure the machine will start in -60°F.

Additional Equipment Required:

· Tow Behind Sleds - (6) individual sized tow behind sleds are needed in order to move essential cargo, recovery equipment, and fuel.