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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

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16. SIGNER

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b. TELEPHONE

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7. DELIVERY

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ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

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QUANTITY

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UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

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12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

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c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

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1266 Kamehameha Ave Suite A8

USGS OAG SACRAMENTO ACQUISITION BR.

MODOC HALL, CSUS

3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST

SACRAMENTO CA 95819-6027

0044049889140G0326Q0150

Joel Berberena

000-0000 USGS Hawaii Volcano Observatory

96720

07/07/2026

07/14/2026 0500 PD

08/31/2026

Hilo

HI

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Requirement Description

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), requires one (1) new four-wheel drive off-highway utility terrain vehicle

(UTV), brand name or equal to Polaris

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067

140G0326Q0150

Ranger XP 1000 Cab, Can-Am Defender XT Cab

HD11, or CFMOTO UForce U10 Pro Highland. The

UTV will support access to critical monitoring infrastructure in the Kilauea Summit region and other remote areas where roads are no longer maintained for highway vehicles.

Refer to included documents for additional information.

00010 1 EAUTV Off Highway 4x4 Vehicle

Product/Service Code: 2340

Product/Service Description: MOTORCYCLES, MOTOR

SCOOTERS, AND BICYCLES

Delivery: 08/31/2026

140G0326Q0150 PR0044049889 UTV

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Requirement Description The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Hawaiian Volcano Observatory (HVO), requires one (1) new four-wheel drive off-highway utility terrain vehicle (UTV), brand name or equal to Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Cab, Can-Am Defender XT Cab HD11, or CFMOTO UForce U10 Pro Highland. The UTV will support access to critical monitoring infrastructure in the Kilauea Summit region and other remote areas where roads are no longer maintained for highway vehicles.

a. All information submitted in response to this request is voluntary. The Government will not pay for any information requested nor compensate quoters for costs incurred in preparing a quotation. Materials submitted to the Government for review will not be returned.

b. This acquisition is conducted under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

c. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026.

d. NAICS Code: 3369999 All Other Transporation Equipment Manufacturing

e. Size Standard: 1,000

f. Award will be made on an all-or-none basis. Partial quotes will not be accepted.

g. Delivery shall be to Keaau, HI 96749. Final delivery address will be provided upon award.

1.2 Quote Submission Instructions

a. State the country of manufacture.

b. Include a firm, fixed price for one (1) new UTV, inclusive of the vehicle, required accessories, OEM accessories, dealer-installed OEM accessories, freight, shipping, dealer preparation, assembly, delivery, and all other costs necessary to deliver a full operational unit.

c. Clearly demonstrate compliance with requirements in the attached technical requirements/salient characteristics and identify what requirements can or cannot be met.

d. Identify the brand, make, model, model year, manufacturer part/model numbers, and place of manufacture for the proposed UTV and major accessories.

e. Provide manufacturer descriptive literature, specification sheets, or other technical documentation sufficient for the Government to evaluate compliance with each salient characteristic.

f. Provide warranty information, including warranty duration, warranty coverage, warranty process, and authorized warranty/service support available for the proposed UTV, including Hawaii-based or regional support if available.

g. Offerors shall provide delivery timeframe after receipt of order.

h. Offerors shall provide UEI with quote submission.

i. Quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 30 calendar days after RFQ closing.

j. Submit quotes via email to: Joel Berberena, Contracting Officer, joel_berberena@ios.doi.gov.

2. Technical Requirements / Salient Characteristics

2.1 Drivetrain / Performance

• Four-wheel drive utility terrain vehicle/off-highway vehicle.

• Engine: greater than 950cc engine displacement.

• Liquid-cooled engine.

• Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI).

• Fuel type: gasoline.

• Transmission: automatic transmission with reverse; high/low range or equivalent utility/off-road gearing acceptable.

• Drive system shall provide selectable 2WD/4WD or on-demand AWD with locking, auto-locking, or equivalent front differential/traction system; rear differential shall be unlockable or include turf mode/equivalent..

• Rear differential shall be unlockable or include turf mode/equivalent functionality to reduce surface damage when operating in 2WD or low-impact conditions.

• Front and rear independent suspension.

• Power steering required.

2.2 Dimensions / Capacity

• Minimum 13-inch ground clearance.

• Maximum wheelbase of 90 inches.

• Fuel capacity greater than 9 gallons.

• Cargo box capacity greater than 850 pounds.

• Tiltable/dump cargo bed required; manual, gas-assist, hydraulic, or electric dump functionality is acceptable.

• Minimum cargo box dimensions: 35 x 50 x 11.5 inches (L x W x H).

• Standard 2-inch receiver hitch required.

• Towing capacity must exceed 1,400 pounds.

• Turning radius must be less than 14 feet.

• Seating for a minimum of two (2) occupants. Two-person or three-person seating configurations are acceptable.

2.3 Tires / Wheels / Protection

• Manufacturer heavy-duty off-road utility tires suitable for rocky, uneven, dirt, mud, and gravel terrain.

• Minimum nominal tire size: 29-inch off-road tires mounted on 14-inch wheels, or an equivalent manufacturer heavy-duty off-road tire/wheel package.

• Full or central underbody skid plate protection required. Manufacturer-installed or OEM accessory skid plate protection is acceptable.

• A-arm guards and additional underbody protection are acceptable but not required unless included as part of the manufacturer/OEM package.

2.4 Cab / Interior / Comfort

• Factory-installed OEM enclosed hard cab required.

• Cab shall include full doors, full windows, rear panel, sealing, and weather protection.

• Operable windows required. Power windows are acceptable but not required.

• Full roof required.

• Full glass windshield required; fixed or tip-out windshield configurations are acceptable.

• Windshield wiper and windshield washer required. Defrost are acceptable but not required.

• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system required.

• Seatbelts required for all occupant seating positions.

• Tilt-adjustable steering wheel required.

• 12VDC outlet required.

• Adjustable driver’s seat preferred but not required.

2.5 Exterior / Safety / Lighting

• Front-mounted 4,500-pound winch with synthetic cable and driver-operable remote control required.

• Winch may be factory-installed or dealer-installed, provided it is OEM/manufacturer-approved equipment and installed prior to delivery.

• Manufacturer-certified Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) required.

• Contractor shall provide manufacturer documentation or literature demonstrating ROPS certification/compliance.

• Headlights, taillights, brake lights, and reverse/back-up lighting required.

• Side mirrors required.

• Horn, beacon, and auxiliary work lights are not required unless provided as manufacturer-standard equipment.

2.6 Compliance / Safety

• New equipment only. Used, refurbished, reconditioned, rebuilt, or gray-market equipment will not be accepted.

• Vehicle shall meet all manufacturer-standard safety requirements for the proposed model.

• Vehicle shall include all manufacturer-standard operator warnings, guards, seatbelts, and safety features.

• Vehicle shall include VIN/serial number, manufacturer documentation, and certificate of origin/title/MSO or equivalent ownership documentation as applicable.

2.7 Warranty / Documentation

• Minimum one (1) year manufacturer warranty required.

• Quote shall identify the warranty period, warranty coverage, and process for obtaining warranty service.

• Quote shall identify authorized service/warranty support available for the offered vehicle, including any available Hawaii-based or regional authorized service provider, if applicable.

• Contractor shall provide owner/operator manuals, maintenance manuals or maintenance guidance, warranty documents, keys, certificate of origin/title/MSO or equivalent ownership documents, and any other documentation required for Government use and maintenance.

GS0301 General Requirements (JUL 2001) The contractor shall furnish all facilities, labor, materials, equipment, OEM accessories, dealer preparation, assembly, freight, delivery, documentation, warranties, and incidental items necessary to provide goods in accordance with the terms and conditions herein and the specifications set forth in Attachment 1, Statement of Work / Salient Characteristics.

GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013) The contractor shall submit all invoices under the award no later than 90 calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to the Contracting Officer. After 120 days has passed since the expiration of the performance period, the Government reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures.

GS1338 Notice to the Government of Delays (JUL 2001) In the event the contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the COR, if one has been designated, in writing, giving pertinent details. This data shall be informational only in character. Notice under this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

GS2101 Inquiries (NOV 2020) Offerors are instructed to contact only the Contracting Officer, Joel Berberena, at joel_berberena@ios.doi.gov, for information about any aspect of the solicitation. Prospective offerors are cautioned against contacting Government technical personnel in regard to this solicitation prior to award of this procurement. If such a contact occurs and is found to be prejudicial to competing offerors, the offeror making such a contact may be excluded from award consideration. Questions should be worded so as to avoid disclosing bid strategies or proprietary solutions. Questions and answers to questions will be provided to all offerors being solicited.

4. FAR Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract 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 a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

Clause Description Date / Deviation 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights Nov 2023 [DEVIATION] 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements Jan 2017 [DEVIATION]

52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance Oct 2018 [DEVIATION] 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications Dec 2014 [DEVIATION]

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations

Nov 2015 [DEVIATION]

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Nov 2023 [DEVIATION]

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Nov 2020 [DEVIATION] 52.222-3 Convict Labor Jun 2003 [DEVIATION] 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies Mar 2026 [DEVIATION] 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities Jun 2020 [DEVIATION] 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor

Relations Act Dec 2010 [DEVIATION]

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Nov 2021 [DEVIATION] 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors Apr 2026 [DEVIATION] 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services May 2024 [DEVIATION] 52.225-1 Buy American—Supplies Oct 2022 [DEVIATION] 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging

While Driving May 2024 [DEVIATION]

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management

Oct 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations Jun 2013 [DEVIATION] 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors Mar 2023 [DEVIATION]

52.233-3 Protest After Award Aug 1996 [DEVIATION] 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004 [DEVIATION] 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Nov 2025 [DEVIATION] 52.243-1 Changes—Fixed-Price Aug 1987 [DEVIATION] 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial

Services Oct 2025 [DEVIATION]

5. Solicitation Provisions

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

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the provision.

Provision Description Date / Deviation 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements—Representation Jan 2017 [DEVIATION]

52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration Nov 2024 [DEVIATION] 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting Jul 2016 [DEVIATION] 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations—

Representation Nov 2015 [DEVIATION]

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law

Feb 2016 [DEVIATION]

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Sep 2023 [DEVIATION]

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services Nov 2021 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations Feb 2024 [DEVIATION] 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate Oct 2022 [DEVIATION] 52.225-18 Place of Manufacture Aug 2018 [DEVIATION] 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and

Certifications Nov 2025 [DEVIATION]

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation is technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price.

The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations:

1. Technical Capability Technical Capability will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. To be rated technically acceptable, the quotation must demonstrate that the offered UTV meets the salient characteristics stated in the solicitation.

The Government will evaluate the quoted make, model, specifications, product literature, warranty information, delivery terms, and any completed compliance information submitted with the quotation.

Failure to provide sufficient technical documentation to determine compliance with the solicitation requirements may result in the quotation being rated technically unacceptable.

2. Price Price will be evaluated for reasonableness. The evaluated price will be the total firm-fixed price, inclusive of the UTV, required accessories, dealer preparation, assembly, freight, shipping, delivery, and all other costs necessary to deliver the UTV to the Government delivery location.

(b) Options. Not applicable.

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of a quotation furnished to the successful Offeror shall result in a binding contract.

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