SAM #DOIFFBO260141

Sole Source Procurement: Caterpillar CAT 275XE Compact Track Loader with Forestry Attachments for Tinker 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 with forestry attachments for the Tinker AFB Wildland Fire Branch. - Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), SAT Team 3, for Tinker AFB Wildland Fire Branch - Sole source procurement to Caterpillar Inc. (OEM) - Equipment: Caterpillar CAT 275XE Compact Track Loader with multiple forestry attachments - Attachments and kits include: Mulcher HM416, General Purpose Bucket, Six Way Dozer Blade, Mow Deck Brushcutter, Heavy Duty Forks (Class 2 & 3), Grapple Root Rake, FOPS Level 2 Kit, Hydraulic Coupler Kit, Debris Guarding Kit, Rear Window Guard Kit, Track Removal and Install Aid Kit, 1-Speed to 2-Speed SEA Kit, Auxiliary Hydraulic Cooler Kit, Auxiliary Hose Guide Kit, External Fuel Tanks Kit, Reversing Fan Kit, Screw to Connect Quick Disconnects Kit, Cab Fire Extinguisher Mount Kit, Warning Lights Kit - 5-year/2000 hour warranty required - On-site 4-hour machine orientation required - Key requirements: Compatibility with existing equipment, preferred features (hydraulic cooler, operator controls, service/support), and vendor access to Air Force bases - NAICS code: 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) - Firm-fixed price task order; simplified acquisition procedures - No specific quantity beyond one unit and associated attachments - Not open for competitive quotes, but capability statements may be submitted to challenge the sole source determination - Period of performance: Delivery anticipated after order; no specific dates provided

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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 Tinker AFB Wildland Fire Branch, 7515 Reserve Rd. Bldg. 1115, Tinker AFB, OK 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 8/06/2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission - DOIFFBO260141

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