UTV Winnemucca - Wilder

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Winnemucca Field Office is seeking to procure one new Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) side-by-side (SXS) for fire operations in areas with challenging terrain. The solicitation targets small businesses under NAICS code 336999 and requires a robust vehicle with specific technical specifications, including a 6-passenger capacity, 4-wheel drive, a 70 hp gasoline engine, and 950cc displacement. The contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with offerors required to submit separate technical specifications and pricing. The solicitation number is 140L3925Q0039, with quotes due by 11:59 pm on May 7, 2025. Contract specialist Matt Bernard can be contacted at MBernard@blm.gov or 775-861-6420 for questions or proposal submission.

The procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The UTV must meet extensive requirements, including a 12-inch ground clearance, 1,700 lb payload capacity, 2,500 lb towing capacity, and specific features like a metal tilting cargo box, front and rear skid plates, and half doors. The performance period is from May 14, 2025, to June 1, 2025, with a required delivery date of June 1, 2025. The vehicle will be delivered directly to the ground at the Winnemucca Field Office, with no loading dock or lift available. Optional equipment specifications include LED work lights, a factory winch, glass windshield, and a front heavy-duty brush guard. The UTV is intended for fire suppression and prescribed fire missions, necessitating a versatile and durable vehicle capable of operating in various seasonal conditions.