RIK 3 UTVs with Trade-Ins (Amended)

SOL #: 12444126Q0021Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture
Forest Service
USDA-FS, CSA EAST 3
Atlanta, GA, 303092449, United States

Place of Performance

Tallahassee, FL

NAICS

All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (336999)

PSC

Trucks And Truck Tractors, Wheeled (2320)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Mar 23, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 30, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 15, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 USDA Forest Service, specifically the Apalachicola National Forest, is soliciting quotations (RFQ 12444126Q0021) for the procurement of three (3) Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) with trade-ins. This requirement supports wildfire, prescribed fire, and heavy load hauling operations in rugged terrain near Tallahassee, FL. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by April 15, 2026, at 1700 ET.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for three (3) new extreme-duty UTVs. These vehicles are essential for supporting critical forest operations. The acquisition also includes the trade-in of three (3) existing UTVs. Detailed technical specifications for the new vehicles are outlined in "Attachment 2 - Specifications.pdf", covering vehicle, performance, safety, and equipment requirements. Information regarding the trade-in vehicles, which are 2018 Polaris Rangers with varying mileage, is provided in "Attachment 3 (Amended).pdf" and "Attachment 3 - Trade-Ins.pdf", including VINs and images.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
  • Solicitation Number: 12444126Q0021
  • Contract Type: Anticipated Firm-Fixed Price
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • NAICS Code: 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing)
  • Small Business Size Standard: $7,500,000
  • Product Service Code: 2320 (Trucks And Truck Tractors, Wheeled)
  • Published Date: March 30, 2026
  • Questions Due: April 13, 2026, by 1700 ET
  • Offers Due: April 15, 2026, by 1700 ET
  • Delivery Required: By June 16, 2026, to Wakulla WC, 10703 Bloxham Cutoff Rd, Tallahassee FL 32305. Early deliveries are accepted.

Submission & Evaluation

Offers must be submitted via email to thomas.wolterman@usda.gov. Submissions require three separate attachments: a Technical Proposal, a Price Proposal, and Representations and Certifications, in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format. Offerors are responsible for confirming receipt; late submissions will not be accepted. The government will award a contract based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Prices must remain firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Thomas Wolterman at thomas.wolterman@usda.gov or 828-998-0739. Ensure the email subject line includes the solicitation name and number.

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