HI-FWS kauai NWR complx-UTV

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Request for Quotation for a single off-road UTV, specifically a Kawasaki Mule Pro-MX EPS or equivalent vehicle. The procurement requires a 4-stroke single cylinder engine UTV with 2-seat capacity, double wishbone suspension, a 33in x 44in cargo bed with 1,200-pound capacity, 78.9-inch wheelbase, halogen and LED headlights, 1,500-pound towing capability, plastic roof, and KQR flip-up windshield. The vehicle will be used to transport personnel, visitors, and maintenance equipment across uneven and wet terrains at the Kauai National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The solicitation will be evaluated using price as the sole evaluation factor under a firm-fixed-price contract structure. Quotes must be submitted via email to Marshall Richard by September 15, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time, with delivery required by November 1, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336991 (Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing), with a small business size standard of 1,050 employees. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are mentioned in the solicitation documentation. While the exact contract value is not specified, the procurement involves a single UTV unit, suggesting a relatively modest award value typical of specialized utility vehicle purchases. The delivery timeline spans approximately six weeks from the quote deadline to the required delivery date. Performance location is the Kauai National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Kilauea, Hawaii, where the UTV will support ongoing conservation and maintenance operations across challenging terrain conditions.