Description
The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory is procuring two off‑highway, four‑wheel‑drive all‑terrain vehicles (ATVs) to support field operations in the Kilauea Summit region and other remote volcanic monitoring sites. The vehicles must feature an enclosable cab, roof, windshield with wipers, a recovery winch, and other off‑road operational capabilities. The solicitation has been amended to correct the product description, remove a towing receiver requirement, and clarify that no brand‑name is required; vendors must meet the listed technical specifications. The contract will be awarded to the responsive offer that best meets the technical and price criteria.
• Quantity: 2 ATVs (4x4, off‑highway)
• Required features: enclosable cab, roof, windshield wipers, recovery winch, off‑road durability
• NAICS code cited: 336999 (All Other Motor Vehicle Manufacturing)
• No brand‑name requirement – any vehicle meeting specs is acceptable
• Procurement through a standard government solicitation (RFQ) with amendment dated 08/25/2026
• Primary contact: Joel Berberena (USGS)