Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Snowmobile Purchase
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, Sulphur Ranger District, is seeking quotes for the purchase of one snowmobile to support trail grooming and maintenance for its winter recreation programs. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with proposals evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Quotations are due by June 26, 2026, at 05:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) snowmobile that meets or exceeds specified salient characteristics (detailed in Attachment 1, not provided in this summary). The snowmobile will be used for the administration of the district's winter over-the-snow trail system and winter recreation programs, specifically for trail grooming and maintenance.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
- Anticipated Award Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Period of Performance: June 30, 2026, to September 30, 2026
- Delivery: Within 90 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) to USDA Forest Service, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests, 300 West Hemlock Street, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524. Early deliveries are accepted.
- F.O.B.: Origin is requested.
- Quotations Due: June 26, 2026, at 05:00 PM Mountain Time
- Questions Due: June 26, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The lowest priced offer will be evaluated first for technical acceptability. If not acceptable, the next lowest priced offer will be evaluated.
- Past Performance: Will be evaluated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable.
- Requirements: Offerors must provide pricing for all line items to be considered responsive and agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer due date.
Eligibility & Notes
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336999 (All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- This solicitation constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Steven Dahlgren
- Email: steven.dahlgren@usda.gov