AE26 ColdFoot Snowmachines

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is soliciting proposals for the lease of snowmachine and trailer rental services to support winter operations in Cold Foot, Alaska. The procurement requires seven commercially manufactured snowmachines and two trailers meeting specific operational standards, with a preference for Lynx Brutal models or approved equivalents (Ski-doo Expedition Xtreme 850, Ski-doo Backcountry X 850, or Polaris Switchback/Titan Crossover 850) featuring minimum 850cc engines, electric start, reverse capability, and heated handgrips. All equipment must be fully operational, mechanically sound, and capable of supporting heavy sled operations across varying terrain and snow conditions. The evaluation will be conducted using a Request for Quote method on a firm fixed-price basis for commercial products and services. The proposal deadline is February 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, and interested vendors must complete all applicable sections of the SF1449 and acknowledge receipt of Amendment 0001, which increased the snowmachine quantity from five to seven units.

This solicitation is designated as a 100 percent set-aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns under NAICS code 532284 (Snowmachine Rental and Leasing) with a size standard of $9,000,000. The lease period runs from February 15, 2026, through March 10, 2026, with delivery required to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, by February 15, 2026. The contractor will be responsible for all routine and preventative maintenance, delivery with full fuel tanks, and maintaining adequate insurance coverage throughout the lease term. The contracting officer is Ashton Smith at SOCNORTH in Colorado Springs, Colorado, while Jacob Weimer (jacob.weimer@socom.mil, 757-763-3223) serves as the government point of contact for technical questions. Inspection and acceptance will occur at SOCNORTH PB, with the government returning equipment to a mutually agreed-upon location at the conclusion of the lease period.