38--CTL, Camp Nellis, AF Wildland Fire Branch, NV

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price task order to Caterpillar Inc. under the USFWS Heavy Equipment IDIQ contract for a CAT 275XE Compact Track Loader equipped with specialized forestry attachments for use by the Camp Nellis AFB Wildland Fire Branch in Las Vegas, Nevada. This action is justified under FAR 13.501(a)(2) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures due to the unique suitability of the CAT 275XE model, which is already integrated into the existing fleet and requires manufacturer-specific service, parts, and support to minimize downtime during critical fire operations. The unit must meet strict technical specifications including a minimum 122-hp engine, 12,705 lbs operating weight, and 40 gal/min hydraulic flow, and must be configured with mandatory packages including HD2, LM2, T4 Technology, FOPS Level 2, a hydraulic coupler kit, debris guarding, auxiliary hydraulic and hose guide kits, external fuel tanks, reversing fan, and multiple safety and operational accessories. All equipment must be delivered to Camp Nellis AFB with two printed and one digital operator’s manual, a dealer-installed 2.5 lb ABC fire extinguisher, and a 120V battery maintainer, and must carry a 5-year or 2000-hour warranty. Delivery requires prior 48-hour coordination with the technical point of contact and includes a mandatory four-hour on-site training session. The procurement operates under the Buy American Act and requires compliance with DEI nondiscrimination provisions, and all invoices must be submitted exclusively via the Invoice Processing Platform. The solicitation, identified as DOIFFBO260135, is a Notice of Intent allowing responsible sources to submit capability statements demonstrating competitive advantage prior to the August 5, 2026 deadline, though no competitive procurement is anticipated. The Government will evaluate all responses solely to determine whether competition would be advantageous, but reserves full discretion to proceed without competition based on operational needs, fleet compatibility, and mission-critical support requirements.