SAM #DOIFFBO260134

Sole Source Procurement of Caterpillar CAT 275XE Compact Track Loader with Forestry and Cold Weather Attachments for JBER AFB Wildland Fire Branch

This notice announces the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's intent to make a sole source procurement from Caterpillar Inc. for a CAT 275XE Compact Track Loader with a comprehensive suite of forestry and cold weather attachments to support the JBER AFB Wildland Fire Branch in Alaska. - Sole source, firm-fixed price task order to Caterpillar Inc. under the USFWS Heavy Equipment IDIQ contract - Equipment: CAT 275XE Compact Track Loader with multiple attachments and kits, including: - Forestry attachments (mulcher, grapple rakes, dozer blade, snow wings, snow blower, stump grinder, fork carriages, pallet fork tines) - Safety and cold weather kits (fire extinguisher, block heater, FOPS Level 2, debris guarding, rear window guard, auxiliary hydraulic cooler, etc.) - Technology and operator support packages - Key requirements: - Equipment must match existing units for compatibility - Vendor must provide service and support access on Air Force bases - Preferred for hydraulic cooler, operator controls, and Caterpillar's service network - NAICS code: 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) - Not open for competitive quotes, but capability statements may be submitted - Period of performance begins after order; no specific dates provided - No explicit contract value stated, but estimated value is likely in the $250,000–$400,000 range based on equipment and attachments - Detailed supply requirements and line items are provided in the attachments

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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 JBER AFB Wildland Fire Branch, 7212 12TH ST. JBER, AK 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 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 - DOIFFBO260134.

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