Notice of Intent to Award a Single Source-2026 POLARIS R26T6E99AJ FIRE UTV

The USDA Forest Service, via the USDA-FS CSA East 2 office, issued this special notice of intent to award a single-source contract to Gainesville MotorSport for the procurement of a 2026 Polaris R26T6E99AJ Fire UTV. The Polaris 1000 is identified as the only machine capable of meeting specific technical requirements for emergency fire response, including wildland fire and hazardous fuels reduction operations. The selected equipment ensures compatibility with existing district assets, such as trailers, tow vehicle attachments, safety standards, and established maintenance practices.

Performance is located in Gainesville, Georgia, under solicitation number 12444026P0066. This procurement is classified under NAICS 441227 for Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers and PSC 2320 for Trucks and Truck Tractors, Wheeled. Selecting this specific vendor provides a financial advantage to the government through the application of trade-in credits. Additionally, the vendor offers unique local service capabilities necessary for mission-critical repairs and maintenance of emergency equipment.

The notice was published on May 15, 2026, with John Camacho serving as the point of contact. Supporting documentation includes one attachment, a sole source justification PDF filed under the solicitation number. The acquisition is handled as a non-competitive action based on the technical and logistical requirements outlined in the justification.