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Sole Source Procurement: Caterpillar Compact Track Loader with Forestry Attachments for Elgin AFB Wildland Fire Branch

This notice announces the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's intent to award a sole source contract to Caterpillar Inc. for a Compact Track Loader (CAT 275XE) with forestry attachments to support the Elgin AFB Wildland Fire Branch. - Sole source procurement to Caterpillar Inc. for a Compact Track Loader (CAT 275XE) with forestry attachments - Equipment includes preferred hydraulic cooler, operator controls, and Caterpillar service/support - Additional required attachments and options: - External Rear Counterweight Kit (640-5910) - Reversing Fan Kit (637-3002) - Amber Warning Beacon Kit (638-6745) - Fire Suppression System (596-6898) - 2.5 lb ABC Fire Extinguisher (dealer installed) - Mulcher Head Attachment (475-2800) - Brush Hog Attachment (610-2780) - Grapple Bucket Attachment (627-8751) - 6-way Blade Attachment (541-0940) - Includes on-site machine orientation and safety training (4 hours) - Standardization with existing fleet is required for operational efficiency, training, and maintenance - Delivery to Elgin AFB Wildland Fire Branch, with Jackson Guard (Niceville, FL) as a delivery location - Procurement justified under simplified acquisition procedures (FAR 13.501(a)(b)), not open to competition - NAICS code: 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) - No option years or recurring subscription; delivery anticipated after purchase order - Place of performance: Elgin AFB, FL; contracting office: FWS SAT Team 3, Falls Church, VA

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NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI)This is not a request for quotes.The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) hereby submits a Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government’s intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed priced contract to Caterpillar Inc for the Compact Track Loader w/ Forestry attachments (CAT 275XE) for Elgin AFB Wildland Fire Branch per the Supply Requirement specifications.This contract action is for commercial services under NAICS code 333120, Construction Machinery Manufacturing for which the agency intends to award with only one source under Authority, FAR 13.501(a)b), Simplified Acquisition procedures.Caterpillar (CAT 275XE) has the preferred hydraulic cooler, operator controls, and service and support of any manufacturer. Down time of equipment repairs and waiting on parts can stop or slow down any required work or fire operations that the Compact Track Loader will be used on.There are already three of these in use within the Wildland Fire Branch and this will allow the other modules to move the compact track loader to new areas without having to transport the specialized attachments for project work. Training, servicing the equipment, and operation of the equipment will become better across all the modules with the standardization of the machines and their attachments will allow safer operation and fewer on site delays to complete work.FWS anticipates work to begin on the delivery of the supply after receipt of the delivery/ purchase order. This announcement constitutes the only notice. This is not a request for competitive quotes. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and would not be cost or time prohibitive. Responses received from this solicitation will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the agency not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the agency.Questions or comments to this NOI should be directed to Contracting Specialist, Fred Riley at fred_riley@ios.doi.gov no later than 2:00pm, EDT, Monday 5/18/2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission - DOIFFBO260079

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