MN-MN VLY NWR-kubota RTVX2C

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWFS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of a Kubota RTVX2C-SCLA-1 utility vehicle or equivalent model. The solicitation emphasizes that Kubota is the preferred vendor due to local service capabilities, though equivalent specification vehicles may be accepted. Key contract requirements include delivery to 15852 Rapids Lake Road in Carver, Minnesota by May 31, 2026, compliance with federal acquisition regulations, and adherence to environmental, health, and safety standards. The evaluation will be conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, and all vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Quotes are due by February 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm EST, and the performance period runs from March 17, 2026 to May 31, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333112 (Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing), with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The vehicle specification details include a diesel-powered, 24.8 horsepower Kubota RTV-X with a 3-cylinder engine, 4-wheel drive system, 1,300 lbs towing capacity, and 1,521 lbs payload capacity, featuring a steel cargo bed with a 1,102 lbs capacity and front guard capable of supporting a plow attachment. The procurement is for one utility vehicle to support operations at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation materials, and specific award value or budget information is not disclosed in the available documents.