Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    SNOW MACHINE

    Sol. FA500425Q0060SolicitationSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)EIELSON AFB, AK
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Sep 10, 2025
    POSTED
    Sep 4, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    336999
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    2340
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is soliciting proposals for a snow machine designed for extreme cold weather operations. The machine must be capable of multi-day missions without power access and include specific features such as blackout capability, wide track, and various attachments for safety and storage. Proposals are due by September 10, 2025, via email.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    FA500425Q0060
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    September 4, 2025
    Response Deadline
    September 10, 2025
    NAICS Code
    336999AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    2340
    Issuing Office
    FA5004 354 CONS PK
    Primary Contact
    John Jockusch
    State
    AK
    ZIP Code
    99702-2200
    AI Product/Service
    product

    Description

    Snow machine capable of completing extreme cold weather task without access to power for multi day mission sets beyond normal reach EX. mountain terain and areas with low or no prior movements.
     
    2026 Ski-DOO EXP extreme 850 ET ADTA  WIDE TRACK (or equal), Black in color with Arctic Kit /towing/blackout capability/ and BODY protection(bumper/skidplate)
     
    Blackout kit is a must attachment giving the capability to shut off all lighting on the unit allowing for low vis moments. The machine must include a unit with a wide track (required for deep snow movement with Trailers and multi passenger travel) in a model capable of hauling 2members and all associated gear for long haul mission sets without access to maintain a charged battery(pull start capability) in extreme cold conditions.
     
    EACH snow machine will come equipment with extra storage/panel and body PPE/recovery system/extra fuel storage and /tow package capability to include (or equal):
    - Belt drive 417300571 (extra belt in case of belt failure)
    - Trailering cover 860201973 (for storage in the field to assist in concealment efforts)
    - Windshield 640 mm kit 860203013 (oversized wind shield for driver and passenger protection)
    - Rewind starter 860201410 (starter kit allowing for electric and pull start when powers limited)
    - Instant handle access side panel specific to the machine to operate with rewind starter from outside the machine
     
    - Backrest passenger 860202036 (safe passenger seating to prevent accident)
    - Seat passenger heated kit 860202033 (keeps riders and drivers warm for extreme weather operations)
    - Full body skid plate kit 860201810 (protection for the undercarriage of the unit from damage when traveling on non-cleared paths)  
    - J hitch 860201142 (allows for connection to snow machine pull behind sleds)
    - Hitch 860201023 (allows for connection to tailer when mission set permits trailers
    - Deflector lat kit 860202437 (protection at grips for drivers)
    - Luggage rack base with hardware 860201806 (extra storage area for long haul missions)
    - Drawbar weld 860202579 (allows hitch swaps between J and ball hitch)
    - Bumper 154 inch rear kit  860201795(protection and reinforcement of the rear of the snow machine preventing damage) 
     
    - Bumper kit 860202640 (protection and reinforcement of the front of the snow machine preventing damage
    - Tank fuel kit linq 715007822 (extra fuel storage for mission sets without possibility of refueling movements) 
    - Winch electric kit 860202331 (recovery with for deep snow and removal efforts)
    - Box linq 860202802 (waterproof storage for COMMS and equipment requiring element protection
    - Hitch trailer F kit 860202881(tow kit for multi trailer models and types)
     
    - Black out kit Tactical Two-Stage Blackout control : On-the-fly dual-function control requires deliberate activation to prevent accidental light shutdown during operation. The function should simultaneously cut ALL external lighting (headlights, taillights, running lights, dash cluster, etc.) with single switch engagement.
     
    Delivery of equipment will be made to 
    21309 Fairchild Ave, JBER, AK, 99501

    Proposal Due Date: 10 September 2025 at 11:30 AM Alaska Standard Time via email to John Jockusch at john.jockusch.3@us.af.mil and Tara Richmond at tara.richmond@us.af.mil.

    Key dates

    1. September 4, 2025Posted Date
    2. September 10, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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