38--CTL and Attachments, Elgin AFB, FL
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The contract, identified by solicitation number DOIFFBO260079, is a Firm Fixed Price award issued by the Department of the Interior’s Fws Sat Team 3 for the procurement of a Skid Steer Compact Track Loader (CTL) with specialized attachments at Elgin Air Force Base, Florida. The equipment must meet precise technical specifications including a minimum engine power of 122 horsepower, a rated operating capacity of 4,205 pounds, breakout forces of 6,422 pounds in lift and 9,963 pounds in tilt, and a high-flow hydraulic system delivering 39.5 gallons per minute. The attachments required include a 79-inch wide 6-way blade and an 86-inch multipurpose bucket with a bolt-on cutting edge and spill guard. Performance is evaluated under a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where offers are ranked by price ascending and only the lowest-priced technically acceptable proposal is considered for award. Evaluation factors are reviewed in order of importance: Technical/Management Approach (max 10 pages), Past Performance (max 5 pages total from two contracts), and Key Personnel (max 10 pages, requiring at least five years of relevant experience). The contract incorporates a robust set of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses mandating compliance with ethical standards, whistleblower protections, and supply chain security. Key clauses include the Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, prohibitions on using covered telecommunications equipment and services (52.204-27), Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act requirements (52.204-30), and reporting of executive compensation and subcontract awards (52.204-10). The contract enforces subcontracting limitations through the Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan clause and explicitly prohibits the use of convict labor. Invoicing must be submitted exclusively through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with no reliance on WAWF. Contractors must maintain active registration in SAM.gov and hold a valid Taxpayer Identification Number. While the period of performance and delivery schedule are unspecified, the place of performance is Elgin AFB, Florida, and the contracting office is located in Falls Church, Virginia. No formal attachments list, packaging specifications, FOB terms, or inspection and acceptance criteria are included in the documentation. Offerors must submit a two-part proposal—Price Proposal and Technical and Past Performance Information—with strict
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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 contract to Caterpillar Inc for the Compact Track Loader w/ Forestry attachments (CAT 275XE) for Elgin AFB Wildland Fire Branch 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 three 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. Training, servicing the equipment, and operation of the equipment will become better across all the modules with the standardization of the machines and their attachments will allow safer operation and fewer on site delays to complete work.
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 contact@example.gov no later than 2:00pm, EDT, Monday 5/18/2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission - DOIFFBO260079
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