AK-KENAI NWR-SNOW MACHINE
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), specifically the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of one (1) 2027 Snow Machine. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with award anticipated as a firm-fixed-price purchase order. Quotes are due by May 11, 2026, at 1300 Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a single 2027 Snow Machine that must meet specific salient characteristics. Key features include a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, fuel-injected engine with a minimum displacement of 890 cc, two forward speeds with reverse transmission, and a 154" long x 20" wide track with 1.5" studded lugs. The machine must also have a minimum 1,500 lbs towing capacity, heavy-duty front and rear bumpers (including a front bumper hitch mount for a winch), a full-body skid plate, hydraulic brakes, and standard gauges (speedometer, tachometer, fuel). A self-latching J-hook trailer hitch is also required. Delivery is mandated by November 1, 2026, with FOB Destination. Prices must include installation of all parts and accessories.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336991 (Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 2340 (Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, And Bicycles)
- Department/Agency: Department of the Interior / US Fish and Wildlife Service
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to marshall_richard@ios.doi.gov by the deadline. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, ensuring that submitted quotes meet all specified salient characteristics. Offerors must include their SAM.gov UEI Code, a point of contact phone number, and an email address on company letterhead. An estimated start date should also be provided in the quote. Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov at the time of award.
Key Dates
- Published Date: April 29, 2026
- Quotes Due: May 11, 2026, at 1300 Eastern Time
- Delivery Required By: November 1, 2026