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Sole Source Award for Repair of John Deere 8370T Tractor at Salt Plains NWR, OK

This notice announces the intent to award a sole source contract for tractor repair services at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma. - Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service, FWS SAT Team 2 - Purpose: Repair of a government-owned 2018 John Deere 8370T tractor damaged by lightning - Scope of Work: - Repair of multiple electrical wiring harnesses and control modules - Completion of repairs already started by Western Equipment LLC - Resolution of warranty issues related to the repairs - Vendor: Western Equipment LLC (authorized John Deere dealer) - Justification: - Western Equipment LLC performed initial diagnostics and began repairs without prior authorization - No other vendor can complete the repairs without additional costs, warranty complications, and delays - OEM: John Deere - NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Repair and Maintenance) - PSC: J038 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Construction Equipment) - Contract Type: Sole source, firm fixed price - Commercial Opportunity: Specialized repair services for John Deere agricultural equipment - Key Requirements: - Vendor must be able to complete repairs already started - Must address warranty and technical issues specific to John Deere equipment

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE FOR FWS Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), OK for repairs of a 2018 John Deere 8370T tractor to WESTERN EQUIPMENT LLC.THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.The U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Acquisition & Property Management intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of:FAR 6.103-1 only one responsible sourceToWESTERN EQUIPMENT LLC404 Frisco AVEClinton, Oklahoma73601, United StatesThe North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, $12.5The product service code (PSC) for this requirement is J038, MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- CONSTRUCTION/MI.The object of this sole source award to WESTERN EQUIPMENT LLC., is for repairs to a Government-owned 2018 John Deere 8370T tractor that sustained lightning damage to multiple electrical wiring harnesses and control modules. Western Equipment LLC, a local authorized John Deere dealer, was initially contacted to diagnose the damage and provide a repair estimate. During the diagnostic process, Western Equipment proceeded with additional repairs without authorization from a warranted Contracting Officer. No other source can provide the repairs already performed or assume responsibility for completing the ongoing repair effort without potential duplication of costs, additional disassembly or diagnostics, warranty complications, and delay in returning the tractor to service.The anticipated award date is September 15, 2026.This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government.Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as an Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: dana_arnold@ios.doi.govContracting Officer:Dana Arnolddana_arnold@ios.doi.govFalls Church, VA 22041

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