Questions and Answers.docx
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- Solicitation number
- W911RZ26QA004
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This document is a Questions and Answers file for a federal contract opportunity (Solicitation Number W911RZ-26-Q-A004) involving advanced winter military training. The Q&A addresses three key inquiries: 1) confirming operational locations (acceptable to use private or US Army land with permission), 2) clarifying low-light/no-light snowmobile training constraints (tactical training conducted on closed routes), and 3) ruling out alternative training locations in Washington State.
The related federal contract opportunity is a 100% Small Business Set Aside solicitation for corporate-level training on avalanche safety, backcountry snowmobiling, and military winter operations training. The contract requires an instructor with AIARE Level 1 and 2 certifications, avalanche rescue courses, A3 Pro 1 certification, and a minimum of 5 years instructional experience. Training is scheduled for February 2-20, 2026, in or around Whitefish, Montana, with a Firm Fixed Price contract type. The solicitation closes on January 12, 2026, and is managed by the 918th Contracting Battalion at Fort Carson, Colorado.
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1.) Are we currently unable to conduct training on public lands in Montana given that we do not hold commercial use permits, would it be possible to operate on private land or land directly administered by the US Army with their permission? Additionally, could you clarify the requirements for guides, outfitters, or instructors needing commercial use authorization from the relevant federal or state agencies?
Ans: Yes, it is acceptable to operate on private or US Army land with their permission. The requirements are determined by the federal and state agencies in the Montana area, specifically the National Forest Service.
2.) Does the solicitation for low-light/no-light/blackout training for snowmobiles consider that blackout modes are illegal for general public users and that riding without headlights is prohibited on public land?
Ans: Yes, that is a consideration. Low-light/no-light/blackout training is a tactical task that operators must train on and is conducted on routes closed to the public during that time period.
3.) Would your team be open to shifting the training location to Washington State or utilizing private land for this purpose?
Ans: No.
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