The Department of the Interior is seeking to purchase two All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) for law enforcement use, with specifications that include a minimum 686 cc engine, all-wheel engine braking, and various performance features. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses, making it suitable for small manufacturers or suppliers in the automotive sector. Interested vendors should note that this is a solicitation notice, indicating that they can submit bids for this procurement.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Date: March 2026
Subject: BLM Law Enforcement ATV Purchase 2026 (x 2 machines)
All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Required Specifications:
The following are the ATV specifications required:
• No less than 686 cc, 4-stroke engine
• Needs all-wheel engine braking capability
• Must have 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes (discs on all four wheels)
• Needs to have On-Command 3-way locking differential with 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD
• Needs to have gears for high, low, neutral, reverse, and park
• Must have power steering
• Must have a stainless-steel exhaust system, with a screen-type spark arrestor
• Must have Independent Double Wishbone Suspension front and rear
• No less than 7.6 inches of front wheel suspension travel
• No less than 9.1 inches of rear wheel suspension travel
• Needs to include a factory installed Warn Pro Vantage/VRX 2500lb winch
• Must have 27-inch Maxxis mud tires
• Must have 14-inch diameter wheels
• Must have no less than 11.8 inches of ground clearance
• No more than 49.2-inch wheelbase
• Must have a minimum of a 4.7-gallon fuel tank
• Must not have a wet weight of more than 785 lbs.
• LED main headlights/taillights preferred
• Must have 2-inch rear receiver hitch
• Needs to have a OEM high-mounted air intake (allows for safer stream crossings/preventative
mud build-up)
• The ATV color to be earth-toned, no bright colors (professional BLM/LE appearance for
public contacts)
For Reference:
The 2025-26 "Yamaha Grizzly 700 EPS XT-R" model adheres to these specifications.
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Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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