38--CTL, Shaw AFB Wildland Fire Branch, SC

The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is pursuing a sole-source, firm-fixed-price task order under a Heavy Equipment IDIQ for the procurement of a Caterpillar 275XE Compact Track Loader (CTL) for the Shaw AFB Wildland Fire Branch in Wedgefield, South Carolina. The procurement, categorized under NAICS 333120, is justified by the need for equipment standardization, operational continuity, and specialized vendor support. The required equipment must feature a 122 hp engine, a 4,205 lbs rated operating capacity, and include specific enhancements such as the Land Management Package, an enclosed cab, a fire suppression system, and the Technology Package T4. Additional deliverables include a 5-year/2,000-hour warranty and four hours of on-site operator training. The contract incorporates several key federal regulations, including the Buy American Act and specific clauses regarding DEI discrimination and commercial item terms. All invoicing and payments must be processed electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination in Wedgefield, SC, with the contractor required to coordinate delivery with the government point of contact at least 48 hours in advance. While the procurement is intended as a sole source to Caterpillar Inc., the agency issued a notice of intent to allow other sources to submit capability statements to determine if competition is feasible.