SAM #DOIFFBO260135

Sole Source Procurement of Caterpillar CAT 275XE Compact Track Loader with Forestry Attachments for Camp Nellis AFB Wildland Fire Branch

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for a Caterpillar CAT 275XE Compact Track Loader with forestry attachments to support the Camp Nellis AFB Wildland Fire Branch in Nevada. - Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), SAT Team 3 office - Sole source, firm-fixed price task order to Caterpillar Inc. under the USFWS Heavy Equipment IDIQ contract - NAICS code: 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) - Equipment: Caterpillar CAT 275XE Compact Track Loader with forestry attachments - Includes LM2 Land Management Package, HD2 Package, Enclosed Cab with HVAC, Technology Package T4 - Attachments: Mulcher HM416 (475-2800), Brushcutter BR320 (610-2720), and multiple accessory kits (e.g., Hydraulic Coupler Kit 653-8061, Debris Guarding Kit 637-4922) - Additional features: FOPS Level 2, auxiliary hydraulic cooler, fire extinguisher, battery maintainer, 5-year/2000-hour warranty - Service: Four-hour on-site machine orientation for operators - Justification: Compatibility with existing equipment, rapid service/support, and base access requirements - Competition: Not open unless a capability statement demonstrates clear and convincing evidence for competition - Estimated quantity: 1 unit - No specific start/end dates; work begins upon order receipt - Potential competitors: John Deere, Bobcat, Case Construction, Kubota, Takeuchi, JCB, New Holland, Komatsu - Competing products: John Deere 333G, Bobcat T870, Case TV620B, Kubota SVL97-2, Takeuchi TL12V2, JCB 3TS-8T, New Holland C362, Komatsu CK30-1

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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 Task Order to Caterpillar Inc off of the USFWS Heavy Equipment IDIQ for the Compact Track Loader w/ Forestry attachments (CAT 275XE) for Camp Nellis AFB Wildland Fire Branch, per 4701 N Torrey Pines Las Vegas NV 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 multiple 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. With these units being used on Air Force bases for their fuels management and control burns, vendors that can travel onto the bases and service and support this equipment is vital.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, Wednesday 8/05/2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission - DOIFFBO260135.

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