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38--CTL, Vandenberg AFB, Wildland Fire Branch, CA
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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 Vandenberg AFB Wildland Fire Branch in California. This action is authorized under FAR 13.501(a)(b) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and no competitive solicitation is anticipated. The equipment must meet strict technical specifications including a minimum gross power of 122 hp, operating weight of 12,705 lbs, and maximum hydraulic flow of 40 gallons per minute, with a 5-year or 2,000-hour warranty and on-site four-hour operator training provided at delivery. The loader will come standard with mandatory attachments such as a grapple root rake, angle broom, bristle broom, mulcher bite limiter, chisel knife tooth, industrial brushcutter, power box rake, and stump grinder, along with safety and operational enhancements like a 2.5 lb. ABC fire extinguisher, enclosed cab with HVAC, rear-view camera, and advanced technology packages including Tier 4 compliance and Land Management enhancements. Delivery is required to Vandenberg AFB, and all equipment must comply with the Buy American Act and be shipped without military packaging or marking standards. Payment must be processed electronically through the Invoice Processing Platform, and no alternative invoicing methods are permitted. The sole-source determination is based on operational compatibility with existing equipment, the necessity for consistent service and parts support, and the critical need to minimize downtime during fire response and fuel management operations. The solicitation number is DOIFFBO260140, and any potential offerors seeking to challenge the sole-source decision must submit a capability statement to Contracting Specialist Fred Riley at fred_riley@ios.doi.gov no later than 2:00 PM EDT on August 6, 2026, with the required subject line. No telephone inquiries will be accepted, and no formal evaluation factors or pricing details are provided as this is an intent notice, not a request for bids.
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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) for Vandenberg AFB Wildland Fire Branch, 860 Clark Ave. Vandenberg, CA 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, Wednesday 8/06/2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission - DOIFFBO260140
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