Rough Terrain Vehicle IAW Salients

The U.S. Geological Survey Colorado Water Science Center is soliciting quotes for the delivery of one Kubota RTVX2C-PDLHS 4x4 diesel utility vehicle with associated components, including heavy-duty 10-ply tires and a pre-installed turbo kit for high-elevation operation. The vehicle must be a full-size, four-wheel drive, diesel-powered unit with an enclosed two-seater cab, two-speed variable hydraulic transmission, hydrostatic power steering, air conditioning, heating, radio, and a steel cargo bed with spray-on liner and hydro-powered bed lift. The Request for Quote 140G0126Q0057 requires that written quotes be submitted by February 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, with questions due to Cynthia Nicanor at cnicanor@usgs.gov by February 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time. The vehicle must meet salient characteristics including a minimum two-year warranty, 1,300 lbs. towing capacity, 1,500 lbs. payload capacity, speeds up to 25 mph, and desert sand coloring. The anticipated award date is March 31, 2026, and delivery must occur within 30 days of the contractor receiving the purchase order.

This acquisition is designated as a total small business set-aside under the North American Industry Classification System code 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit bids or quotations; however, prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be considered for contract award. The delivery location is the USGS Colorado Water Science Center at 201 E. 9th Street, Pueblo, Colorado 81003. Vendors must comply with various federal acquisition regulations, including electronic invoicing requirements through the Invoice Processing Platform, Buy American provisions, and adherence to 508 accessibility standards and FISMA security requirements applicable to any information technology components or services. The contract is for one unit valued according to the quoted price submitted by prospective contractors.