Rotary Snow Plow for Yellowstone National Park

The National Park Service, Intermountain Region, is procuring one rotary snowplow for Yellowstone National Park through RFQ 140P1425Q0045. The solicitation seeks a truck-mounted, single-engine rotary snowplow with highly specific technical requirements including 1,200 horsepower diesel engine, 60,000-pound gross vehicle weight, 8,500 tons per hour clearing capacity with 150-foot casting distance, and left-hand drive configuration. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with detailed specifications, provide evidence of two successful similar deliveries within the past two years, and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The government will evaluate offers based on price, detailed specifications, and prior experience to award a firm fixed-price contract. The original quote deadline of September 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM MDT has been amended, with delivery now required within 550 days after award rather than the original 365 days.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the procurement involves acquisition of a single, highly specialized piece of heavy equipment designed for Yellowstone National Park's annual spring road opening operations. The snowplow must be capable of one-man operation, travel up to 30 MPH, and feature advanced specifications including four-wheel steering, comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, and a fully insulated cab with LCD display. Performance will take place at Yellowstone National Park, with the equipment specifically designed to handle the park's demanding snow removal requirements across its road network.