MAWTS-1 Utility Vehicles

The United States Marine Corps is soliciting proposals for the lease of flight line utility vehicles (FLUVs) to support Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. The contractor must provide 15 FLUVs equipped with four-person seating capacity, minimum 12 cubic foot cargo beds with 800-pound capacity, and specific technical specifications including LED lighting, automatic parking brakes, minimum 4.9 inches ground clearance, and maximum speed of 20 MPH. Key requirements include comprehensive preventative and corrective maintenance, 24/7 emergency recovery services, equipment delivery and pickup with qualified drivers, and maintenance of comprehensive liability insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $200,000 per person for automobile liability. The contractor must achieve a 90 percent operational readiness standard with no more than one valid complaint per 10 vehicles delivered, and repairs must commence within 48 hours of malfunction notification with replacement equipment provided at no cost if equipment remains non-operational beyond two days. The solicitation was posted on February 6, 2026, with a proposal due date of February 16, 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside. The contract is a firm-fixed-price engagement for 65 days of service occurring twice yearly during fall and spring Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) courses, with all repairs required during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 0730-1600 Arizona Standard Time) and coordinated through the Contracting Officer's Representative. The place of performance is Yuma, Arizona, where all equipment must be delivered fully operational, safely, and completely fueled. No incumbent contractor information or specific award value has been disclosed in the available documentation. Interested small businesses must submit proposals by the February 16, 2026 deadline to be considered for this fleet leasing opportunity supporting Marine Corps aviation training operations.