Wildland Firefighting UTV
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA466125Q0094
- Agency
- Global Strike Command Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336999 All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 2310 Passenger Motor Vehicles
- Place of performance
- Dyess AFB, Texas 79607, United States
- Points of contact
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- Cheryl Lynn cheryl.lynn.1@us.af.mil (325) 696-1072
- Taylor Norris taylor.norris@us.af.mil (325) 696-2353
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Air Force, specifically the 7th Contracting Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, is conducting a sources sought notice for procuring Wildland Firefighting Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs). The procurement seeks manufacturers capable of providing a UTV that is either a Can-Am Defender MAX Limited HD10 or an equivalent model, which must be compatible with a QTAQ 85S firefighting skid unit. The vehicle must meet specific technical requirements, including a minimum 80 HP Rotax engine, 4-person crew cab, 1,100 lbs payload capacity, and a front-mounted electric winch. Interested firms are required to submit a Statement of Capability (SOC) and Technical Specifications electronically to Cheryl Lynn by 3:00 P.M. CST on May 19, 2025. This sources sought notice is explicitly for market research purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or guarantee of contract award.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation, meaning the procurement will be open to all qualifying manufacturers under NAICS code 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing). While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed, the solicitation involves four primary line items: a base vehicle, a firefighting skid unit with specialized lighting, an 85-gallon firefighting skid unit with a Honda engine and pump system, and delivery/installation services. The vehicle must be factory red for visibility and include a fully enclosed cab with HVAC. The Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command is conducting this preliminary market analysis to understand potential sources for this specialized vehicle configuration. No costs will be reimbursed to respondents, and submitted materials will not be returned, emphasizing the informational nature of this sources sought notice.
Notice text
The United States Air Force, 7th Contracting Squadron, located on Dyess Air Force Base, in Abilene Texas is seeking potential sources capable of providing manufacturing of Wildland Fire UTV. UTV must be brand name or equal to "Can-Am Defender MAX Limited HD10" and must be include and be compatible with "QTAQ 85S" firefighting skid unit, or equal firefighting skid unit. Salient characteristics have been attached. Subject to NAICS 336999 All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR QUOTATION OR AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF A SOLICITATION. This sources sought request for information is for the purpose of conducting market research to provide data for planning purposes. This sources sought synopsis announcement does not constitute a formal solicitation and is not a request for proposal, request for quote, invitation for bid, does not obligate the government to award a contract, issue a solicitation, reimburse respondents for any proposal preparation and/or submittal costs, nor does its issuance in any way restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this notice and submittals will not be returned to the sender.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Wildland Fire UTV - Salient Characteristics.docx | DOCX document | |
| Sources Sought Wildland UTV.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Wildland Firefighting UTV | Solicitation | |
| Wildland Firefighting UTV | Pre-Solicitation |
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