Alpina Snow Machine (or Equal) - Eielson AFB, AK

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Background The Outdoor Recreation program at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, requires a tracked over-snow transportation system to support ski hill operations, winter tours, and patron transportation throughout the installation. The goal is to provide safe transport of personnel and equipment in snow-covered environments while ensuring operational efficiency and safety. Work Details The contract requires one complete tracked over-snow transportation and grooming package that includes the following specifications: - Operate reliably in extreme cold temperatures and snow-covered terrain. - Utilize a tracked propulsion system suitable for groomed trails, deep snow, and moderate to steep ski hill grades. - Provide passenger transportation capability for at least six adults and three children, along with space for winter clothing and operational gear. - Include a compatible passenger transport sled with weather protection. - Towing capability for transporting passengers and equipment over snow-covered terrain. - Cold-weather starting and engine heating capability. - Safety features including seat belts, rollover protection, emergency warning devices, and work lighting. - A ski trail grooming attachment capable of maintaining ski hill surfaces and setting at least one cross-country ski track. - All necessary accessories, mounting hardware, and components for a fully operational system. Specific items required include: 1. SUPERCLASS 1.2L VVT 12-Valve / Euro 6 tracked over-snow machine (1 unit) 2. ADCN control unit (on handlebar) (1 unit) 3. Removable backrest with metal frame (1 unit) 4. 2-seats kit with safety belt (1 unit) 5. Removable 50mm ball hitch assembly (1 unit) 6. Roll-over guard with work-light bracket (1 unit) 7. Emergency siren 115 DB bitonal (1 unit) 8. Work-light kit (2 LED projectors + 1 orange LED beacon) (1 unit) 9. Engine heating system (1 unit) 10. Towing sled Transalp bus extension for 6 adults + 3 kids (1 unit) 11. Windshield with hard-top kit for Trans-Alp bus (9 places) (1 unit) 12. F-250 groomer including single XC-ski track setter (1 unit) Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at Place of Performance Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska Bidder Requirements Bidders must provide products that meet the specified salient characteristics or be an equal source acceptable to the government. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract, with Tanana Adventure Sports listed on two prior awards (FA500425P0065 valued at $126,835 for FY25 “SNOW MACHINES” and FA500425P0074 valued at $15,238 for a “SNOW MACHINE”). The current requirement for an Alpina tracked over-snow transportation system with passenger sled capability and ski trail grooming attachments aligns with the prior “snow machine” procurements, suggesting the work may be a continuation or follow-on purchase of similar equipment for Eielson AFB’s winter outdoor recreation operations.