Tracked amphibious vehicle for FWS fire management

The Fish and Wildlife Service seeks one tracked amphibious vehicle (Mudd-Ox Fort Mac 8x8 with 20-inch wide Ripsaw tracks or equivalent) for its Fire Management Branch, with quotations due August 6, 2026, at 1700 Eastern Daylight Time. This is a small business set-aside, firm fixed price procurement.

Delivery is FOB Destination to Boise, Idaho, with delivery required by August 6, 2026. The contractor must be a manufacturer or federally authorized distributor capable of delivering the entire order within 60 days of award. The vehicle must meet detailed specifications including 80–90 horsepower, 135–140 ft lb of torque, fully hydrostatic transmission, powder-coated black frame with polyethylene upper and lower body, capacity for 4–6 passengers on land and 2–4 on water, land speed capability up to 25 mph, water speed up to 3 mph, and a load capacity of 2,000 lbs on land and 1,000 lbs on water. The vehicle must weigh 3,700–3,900 lbs and measure 123" long by 82" wide by 80" high. Required attachments include twin rollbar package, winches with synthetic rope upgrades, aluminum cab, roof-mounted AC unit, brush guard, and light bars. The dealer must deliver the vehicle to Shaw Air Force Base in Wedgefield, South Carolina and provide four-hour on-site machine orientation covering service and safe operation.

Quotations must be consolidated in a single PDF not exceeding 15 pages with one attachment, include UEI number, warranty and return policy information, and itemize shipping and handling separately. The awardee must submit a design plan for review and approval prior to production. Award will be made to the responsible offeror offering best value considering price, specification compliance, and past performance. The NAICS code is 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing); PSC is 2420 (Tractors, Wheeled).