NE-valentine NWR-(1) UTV W/trade-INS #2

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for the procurement of one Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV), specifically a Can-Am Defender DPS Cab HD9 or equivalent, for the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge in Nebraska. The procurement includes two trade-in vehicles, a 2017 Honda Rancher and a 2006 Honda Rancher ES, both ATVs currently in fair condition. The UTV must meet comprehensive technical specifications including a minimum 65 horsepower V-twin liquid-cooled engine, Electronic Fuel Injection, selectable 2WD/4WD drive modes, 12-inch suspension travel, and a 3-person capacity with 1,200-pound payload capacity, designed specifically to navigate challenging sandhill terrain. Evaluation will be conducted on a best value basis considering experience with utility vehicle purchases, past performance, specifications compliance, delivery date, pricing, and reference checks. Offers are due by September 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, with quotes to be submitted via email to the contracting officer Khalilah Brown.

This procurement is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside under solicitation number 140FS225Q0209, restricting participation to qualified small businesses. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price arrangement with no specific budget range disclosed in the solicitation documents. The single UTV must be delivered to 39679 Pony Lake Rd, Valentine, Nebraska 69201, which serves as both the place of performance and delivery location for the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge. The period of performance spans from September 15, 2025, to November 14, 2025, with the planned delivery date set for November 14, 2025. Offerors must provide detailed cost breakdowns for both the new UTV purchase price and the trade-in values for the two existing Honda Rancher vehicles, along with company information including UEI numbers and point of contact details.