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Sole Source Procurement: Caterpillar CAT 275XE Compact Track Loader and Forestry Attachments for Camp Bullis, TX

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 and forestry attachments for Camp Bullis, Texas. - Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wildland Fire Branch, Camp Bullis JBSA WSM - Sole source procurement to Caterpillar Inc. for CAT 275XE Compact Track Loader - Equipment required for wildland fire operations and fuels management - Compatibility with existing equipment and rapid service/support are critical - Attachments and kits required include: - FOPS Level 2 Kit (P/N 650-7628) - Hydraulic Coupler Kit (P/N 653-8061) - Debris Guarding Kit (P/N 637-4922) - Rear Window Guard Kit (P/N 624-9966) - Track Removal and Install Aid Kit (P/N 642-3271) - 1-Speed to 2-Speed SEA Kit (P/N 642-9397) - Auxiliary Hydraulic Cooler Kit (P/N 609-9666) - Auxiliary Hose Guide Kit (P/N 655-5597) - External Fuel Tanks Kit (P/N 653-7481) - Reversing Fan Kit (P/N 637-3002) - Screw to Connect Quick Disconnects Kit (P/N 572-7968) - Cab Fire Extinguisher Mount Kit (P/N 642-8875) - Warning Lights Kit (P/N 612-6870) - Mulcher HM416 (P/N 475-2800) - Brushcutter BR320 HF XPS (P/N 610-2720) - Four-hour on-site machine orientation required - NAICS code: 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) - No specific contract duration or option years provided - Estimated contract value likely in the $150,000-$250,000 range based on equipment and attachments - Opportunity is not open for competition unless a capable alternative is demonstrated

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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) Camp Bullis, JBSA WSM, Wildland Fire Branch, 5050 Wilkerson Rd. Bldg 5000 San Antonio, TX 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, Friday 8/07/2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission - DOIFFBO260145

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