Snowmobile for the Heber-Kamas RD on Uinta National Forest

The USDA Forest Service's Uinta National Forest, Heber-Kamas Ranger District, is seeking to procure one utility-style grooming snowmobile as a replacement for their current fleet. The snowmobile must meet specific minimum requirements including a 4-stroke 850-1000CC engine, liquid cooling system, electric start capability, seating for 1-2 people, a 24-inch wide track, adjustable ski stance, and additional features such as a tow hitch and back rack. Known models that satisfy these specifications include the 2025 Ski-doo Expedition LE, 2025 Ski-doo Skandic LE, 2025 Ski-doo ACSC model, and Polaris Titan Adventure Ultimate 155. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical specifications, price, and delivery date using a best value determination approach, which reserves the right to award to a higher-priced offer if it demonstrates superior product value over the lowest-priced submission. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically by August 20, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time, and must include technical proposals, price proposals, and representations and certifications along with maintaining active System for Award Management (SAM) registration.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting participation to qualified small business entities. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the solicitation materials. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documentation, the contract involves the purchase of a single snowmobile unit with delivery required within 90 days after contract award. The place of performance is specified as the Uinta National Forest, Heber-Kamas Ranger District located in Kamas, Utah 84036. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code 2340 (Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, And Bicycles), reflecting the specialized nature of the snowmobile equipment being procured for forest service operations.