Snowmachines, Iditarod NHT Patrol

The Bureau of Land Management Alaska State Office is seeking to procure three snowmachines for the Iditarod National Historic Trail patrol operations in Anchorage, Alaska. The solicitation requires Crossover Trail/Utility Snowmachines that meet or exceed specifications based on the Ski-doo Expedition LE 900 Ace model, including a minimum 95 horsepower engine with electric fuel injection, at least 11-gallon fuel capacity, and specific track dimensions of 20" wide by 154" long. Additional mandatory equipment includes ultra-high windshields, front and rear hitch receivers with 1,500 lbs towing capacity, removable rear seats with heated grips, and various manufacturer accessories such as J hitches, multi-mount drawbars, heavy-duty front bumpers, electric winch kits, and front hitch receivers. The snowmachines must be black in color to match BLM uniform standards and come with three ignition keys each. Quotes are due by August 22, 2025, at 1700 local time and must be submitted electronically to Kristina Maldonado at kmaldona@blm.gov, with vendors required to submit completed Standard Form 1449 and their Unique Entity Identifier Number.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The contract calls for delivery of three snowmachines, with one machine to be delivered on each of three sequential dates beginning October 1, 2025. Delivery will occur at an authorized dealership located in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Delta Junction, with the end user responsible for pickup from the selected location. All offerors must be registered and maintain active status in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award. The solicitation is subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 12 and 13, and the contract will be administered by the BLM Alaska State Office Business and Fiscal Branch in Anchorage. Performance will ultimately support BLM Anchorage Field Office operations for Iditarod National Historic Trail patrol activities.