Sources Sought - Utility Carts/ Golf Carts
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- Solicitation number
- M6700126HJ003
- Agency
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Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336999 All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Norfolk, Connecticut, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Marine Corps through MARFORCOM Contracting Office intends to solicit utility carts under a Total Small Business set-aside, with responses to this market-research RFI due by September 4, 2026. This is a Request for Information only and does not commit the government to contract; responses are not offers and cannot form binding contracts.
The government seeks to identify qualified vendors capable of delivering two electric utility carts for administrative operations supporting Marine Corps Forces Command/Fleet Atlantic Command and Camp Elmore. Carts must be fully assembled, tested, and new condition, with electric motors, 4–6 passenger seating capacity, and minimum 1,400 lbs load capacity (passenger plus cargo). Each cart requires standard 120V charging with no more than 8-hour charge time from fully depleted state, rear cargo area with fold-down seat converting to flatbed cargo deck, safety features including safety belts, headlights, horn, and roof sun-shade in earth-tone or white coloring. The vehicles must operate both off-road on gravel/dirt surfaces and on paved areas.
Delivery is FOB Destination to Norfolk, Virginia within 90 days after receipt of order. The contractor must provide the manufacturer's standard warranty covering all parts and labor. Procurement falls under NAICS 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; small business size standard: 1,000 employees) and PSC 2340 (Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, and Bicycles). Respondents should indicate socio-economic status and availability on active Federal Supply Schedules, GWACs, or GSA MAS. The government will not reimburse response costs.
Notice text
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)
Utility Carts/ Golf Carts
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information, market research, and planning purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ), or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This RFI does not commit the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. All information received in response to this RFI will be considered for informational purposes only. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued.
1.0 Purpose
The MARFORCOM Contracting Office, is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research under PSC 2340 - motorcycles, motor scooters, and bicycles and NAICS 336999 - All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees).
The Government is seeking to identify qualified vendors capable of delivering utility carts similar to golf carts. The primary goal of this RFI is to gauge market availability from capable providers.
2.0 Requested Information / Capability Questionnaire
To assist the Government in determining vendor availability and shaping our acquisition strategy, interested entities are requested to submit a brief capability package addressing the following questions:
2.1 Vendor Availability & Business Profile
- Provide your company's name, address, point of contact, and socio-economic status under NAICS 336999 (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, Large Business).
- Indicate if you are available on any active Federal Supply Schedules (e.g., GSA MAS), GWACs (e.g., NASA SEWP, 8(a) STARS III), or other DoD-specific purchasing vehicles.
- Indicate whether you could meet the need based on the saliant characteristics provided (see attached).
3.0 Submission Instructions
Responses to this RFI must be submitted via email to the Points of Contact (POCs) listed below no later than 04 September 2026 at 11:00 AM EST.
GySgt. Halmia K. Jackson
- Email: halmia.k.jackson@usmc.mil
- 757-445-4282
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| HS BN Characteristics - Sources Sought .pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ - Golf Carts | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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| Opportunity | Agency | Set-aside | Responses due |
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