HI-FWS big island NWR-UTV

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking to procure one Honda Pioneer 700-4 UTV (4-wheel drive side-by-side) or an approved equivalent for the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge located in Hilo, Hawaii. The vehicle must be a 4-seater with specific technical requirements including fuel injection, power steering, a cargo tilt bed with a minimum 1,000 lb capacity, a tow hitch capable of 1,500 lb towing, 27" 8-ply tires, 12" ground clearance, an electrical outlet, and a winch capable of pulling more than the UTV's own weight. The solicitation requires offerors to be registered in SAM.gov and will evaluate quotes solely on price, awarding the contract as a firm-fixed-price agreement to the lowest-priced technically acceptable bidder. Quotes are due by April 3, 2025, with questions accepted until April 2, 2025. The technical point of contact for this solicitation is Springer Kaye at the Hakalau National Wildlife Refuge.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336991, with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees. The anticipated contract delivery is scheduled for 30 days after award, with a specific requirement that the UTV be fully serviceable on the island of Hawaii and capable of navigating steep, muddy terrain. The procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13, indicating a simplified acquisition process. The place of performance is the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge in Hilo, Hawaii, and the vehicle must be delivered directly to this location. While no specific incumbent or exact award value is mentioned, the solicitation indicates this is a single-unit procurement with all associated delivery and installation costs to be included in the quoted price.