USDA Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigation WO R13 SR2 Snowmobile (9)

SOL #: 12318726Q0031Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Forest Service

USDA FOREST SERVICE

WASHINGTON, DC, 20250, United States

Place of Performance

Lakewood, CO

NAICS

Motorcycle (336991)

PSC

Motorcycles, Motor Scooters, And Bicycles (2340)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/eed67e2a327e49caa55dfddba2363ab3/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 27, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 18, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 13, 2026, 10:00 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 (FS) Law Enforcement & Investigation, Washington Office Region 13 Subregion 2, is soliciting proposals for nine (9) Polaris 850 PRO RMK snowmobiles. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires delivery to the Lakewood, CO area. Offers are due by February 13, 2026, 5 PM EST.

Purpose & Scope

The Forest Service requires nine (9) Polaris 850 PRO RMK snowmobiles (model year 2025 or 2026) to support law enforcement operations across various forest terrains. All labor, parts, and products must meet manufacturer's specifications, including any necessary non-OEM aftermarket items. The Statement of Work (Attachment 2) provides detailed specifications for the snowmobiles, including engine, dimensions, suspension, and track requirements.

Contract Details

Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Award Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
NAICS Code: 336991 (Small Business Size Standard: 1,050 employees)
Period of Performance: Delivery is required within 60 days after the date of award, with early deliveries accepted. F.O.B. Destination is requested.
Place of Performance/Delivery: Delivery is preferred at the vendor's location within 50 miles of Lakewood, CO. If not feasible, delivery will be to the Rocky Mountain Interagency Support Cache, 1 Denver Federal Center Door N-27, Lakewood, CO 80225-0507.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Deadline: February 13, 2026, NLT 5 PM EST
Questions Deadline: February 09, 2026, NLT 12 PM EST
Submission Method: Via email to Drackus.Thomas@usda.gov
Required Submissions: Offerors must submit three separate attachments: a Technical Proposal (addressing Salient Characteristics), Past Performance information, and a Price Proposal (in invoice format). These must be in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Evaluation will consider:
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Technical Acceptability: For "brand name or equal" items, offerors must provide descriptive literature, illustrations, drawings, or web links demonstrating that their quoted items meet or exceed all salient characteristics of the Polaris 850 PRO RMK. Simply stating compliance is insufficient.
- Past Performance: The Government will assess past performance using provided references, USDA contract history, Federal sources, and CPARS, rating it as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable.