Two Motorcycles, Hebgen Lake Ranger District, CGNF
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 USDA Forest Service, Hebgen Lake Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National Forest is soliciting quotes for two (2) motorcycles to be used by its trail crew. This acquisition is for a Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order. The motorcycles must meet specific technical requirements for use on rough trails by less experienced riders, carrying up to 70 pounds of gear. Quotes are due by February 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM MS.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotations (RFQ) seeks two (2) 2-stroke, electronic fuel injection, liquid-cooled motorcycles. Key specifications include:
- Engine: Minimum 290 CC, maximum 300 CC, gas-powered, with electronic throttle body and oil injection systems, and a counter-balanced shaft.
- Transmission: 6-speed wide ratio with hydraulic clutch.
- Dimensions: Maximum 38-inch seat height, minimum 11-inch suspension travel (front/rear), minimum 12-inch ground clearance.
- Features: Electric-start, soft and knobby tires, and a street-legal kit (brake light, lighted license plate bracket).
- Model Year: Preference for 2026 models.
- Usage: Capable of carrying approximately 70 pounds of gear, including a front-mounted chainsaw and rear saddle bags, on rough trails by less experienced riders.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Delivery: Required within 90 days after award; early deliveries are accepted.
- F.O.B.: Destination.
- Service Location: Warranty service location must be within 130 miles driving distance from the delivery location.
Submission & Evaluation
- Eligibility: This acquisition is unrestricted. (Note: SAM.gov metadata indicates a Total Small Business Set-Aside, but the solicitation document explicitly states "This acquisition is unrestricted.")
- Quote Requirements: Submissions must include a price quote, completed SF-1449 (Blocks 30a-30c), business address, SAM UEI, telephone number, email, acknowledgment of amendments, completed schedule of items, detailed product description with warranty information and service location, and estimated delivery date.
- Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to Julia.cohrs@usda.gov.
- Questions: Direct all questions to Julia.cohrs@usda.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Quotes will be evaluated based on price, acceptability of the proposed product, delivery schedule and method, warranty, and authorized service location and performance.
- Key Deadline: Offer Due Date is February 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM MS.
Additional Notes
The government intends to make one award. The solicitation incorporates relevant FAR and AGAR clauses by reference.