AK-FWS kotzebue admin site-snow mobile

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring a utility snowmobile for the Selawik National Wildlife Refuge in Kotzebue, Alaska. The agency seeks a Ski-Doo Expedition LE 900 ACE snowmobile or equivalent that must include specific features such as a 4-stroke motor, electric start, transmission with high and low gears, A-arm front suspension, ultra-high windshield, heated visor kit, mounted GPS, and heavy-duty J-style hitch. The snowmobile must be capable of transporting two people and heavy sleds over long distances in Arctic Alaska conditions. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis with price serving as the primary evaluation factor. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by September 8, 2025, and quote submissions must be received by September 10, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Standard Time.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336999 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is identified in the solicitation materials. While no specific contract value is disclosed, offerors must provide quotes on company letterhead or using the included SF-1449 form, and must be registered in the System for Award Management with their SAM UEI code included in submissions. The snowmobile must be delivered to the Kotzebue USFWS site by December 31, 2025. Performance will occur at the Selawik National Wildlife Refuge location in Kotzebue, Alaska, where the equipment will support refuge operations in the challenging Arctic environment.