U.S. Department of Defense
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Utility Vehicle

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jul 9, 2026 · 12:30 UTC

The Army needs a small business to manufacture a utility vehicle with specific features.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The Army needs a utility vehicle with an enclosed cab, manual crank window, LED headlights and taillights, a tow capacity of 1500 lb, and the ability to transport at least 4 passengers. The vehicle must have 4-person, dual-row, flip-up bench seats with 3-point safety belts, a rear headache rack, a liquid-cooled and fuel-injected engine with at least 44 HP, a select on demand drive system, automatic transmission, a box capable of supporting 500 lbs, assisted dump bed, full-body skid plate, at least 11 inches of ground clearance, at least 9 inches of suspension travel both front and rear, electric steering with tilt adjustment, full-coverage front bumper, 4-wheel disc brakes, a turning radius of no more than 16.3 ft, a fuel capacity of at least 9.5 gallons, and an instrument panel consisting of a speedometer, tachometer, fuel gauge, gear indicator, clock, hour meter, and volt meter.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? The notice doesn't say.
  • How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say.
  • When and how do you bid? Submit your proposal by July 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST via SAM.gov.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
  • Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
  • Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
  • Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.

Primary point of contact

Name
James Ferraro
Email
james.a.ferraro.civ@army.mil
Phone
(573) 563-2910

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