How to bid on a 2026 Polaris Ranger Crew 1000 Premium UTV for Homeland Security

What the agency is buying

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking to purchase one 2026 Polaris Ranger Crew 1000 Premium Pursuit Camo UTV, or an equivalent vehicle. This utility terrain vehicle is intended for the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia. This is a firm-fixed-price contract, meaning the price you quote will be the final price paid if awarded.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on July 28, 2026. If you have questions about the solicitation, they must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer by 2:00 PM EDT on July 31, 2026. All questions and answers will be posted as an amendment on SAM.gov.

Your complete quotation must be received electronically via email by 12:00 PM EDT on August 7, 2026, to be considered for award.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a competitive Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Small Business Set-Aside. This means only businesses certified as HUBZone small businesses are eligible to bid. The relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 441227 – Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers, with a small business standard of $40.0 million. The Product/Service Code is 2310 – Passenger Motor Vehicles.

If your business sells utility terrain vehicles and holds a HUBZone certification, this solicitation is designed for you.

How to respond

To respond, you must complete sections 11, 12 (if applicable), and 13 of the attached SF18 Request for Quotation. Additionally, you need to fill in the provisions and clauses highlighted in yellow within the solicitation documents. The required vehicle specifications are detailed in Attachment 1 - Polaris Ranger Crew 1000 Premium Polaris Pursuit Camo or Equal.

All completed quotations must be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, Michael Winstead, at [email protected].

Tips for a competitive response

Carefully review Attachment 1 for the exact vehicle specifications. If you are proposing an "equal" vehicle, ensure it meets or exceeds all listed requirements. Provide clear documentation or specifications for your proposed alternative to demonstrate its equivalency.

Double-check that all required sections of the SF18 and any highlighted fill-ins are completed accurately. Incomplete submissions may not be considered. Since this is a firm-fixed-price award, ensure your quoted price is competitive and accounts for all costs associated with delivering the vehicle to Glynco, Georgia.