Snow Machines

SOL #: FA500026Q0008Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA5000 673 CONS LGC

JBER, AK, 99506-2501, United States

Place of Performance

EARECKSON AS, AK

NAICS

All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (336999)

PSC

Passenger Motor Vehicles (2310)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/98aa3891acea42a79370e7c26bd05eac/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 24, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 16, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 18, 2026, 7:00 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 Department of the Air Force's 773d Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) is soliciting offers for two (2) snow machines under a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ). This requirement is set aside for Total Small Businesses and will result in a single firm-fixed price contract. Offers are due by March 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM AKDT.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the procurement of two snow machines that must meet specific salient characteristics detailed in Attachment 3. Key specifications include a liquid-cooled, four-stroke engine (650 cc or greater), EFI, 10+ gallon fuel capacity, maximum 700 lbs dry weight, specific dimensions (120"-140" length, 154" track length, 20" track width), LTS front suspension with 5.9" minimum travel, 2 seats, heavy-duty hitch, electric starter, 50+ lbs cargo capacity, and 1,100+ lbs towing capacity. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506.

Contract & Timeline

Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
NAICS Code: 336999 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
Published Date: February 24, 2026
Questions Due: March 6, 2026, by 2:00 PM AKST
Offers Due: March 18, 2026, by 11:00 AM AKDT

Submission & Evaluation

Offers must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. Submissions require three parts: a completed Price Schedule (Attachment 2), technical capability documentation (existing product literature demonstrating compliance with Attachment 3), and completed Provisions and Clauses (Attachment 1). Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced quote with an acceptable technical rating. Technical capability will be assessed on a pass/fail basis against the salient characteristics. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of quote submission and through award.