38--ND-ARROWWOOD NWR- MINI TRACK LOADER

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through SAT Team 2 under the Department of the Interior, has awarded a firm-fixed price contract for the procurement of one new Mini Track Loader, model Bobcat MT100 or equal, for use at the Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge in North Dakota. The contract, issued under solicitation number 140FS226Q0102 and classified under NAICS code 333120, is 100% set aside for small businesses, with the offeror required to self-certify as a small business under the 1,250-employee size standard. The period of performance spans from May 21, 2026, to September 7, 2026, with delivery required within 100 days of award at the destination FOB terms. The equipment must be a current production model, delivered in new and unused condition, fully warranted, and ready for immediate operational use. Contractors must comply with stringent technical acceptability standards that include adherence to specified salient characteristics, provision of operator and maintenance manuals, warranty documentation, safety certifications, and a parts list. Past performance is evaluated as a significantly more important factor than price, requiring submission of three examples of similar successful work. Technical acceptability is a pass-fail criterion—failure on any subfactor results in disqualification. Price becomes decisive only among technically acceptable and past performance satisfactory offers, following a best-value trade-off approach, not LPTA. The Mini Track Loader must be marked with its serial number, make, model, and manufacturer details, with packaging meeting commercial standards for protection during transit. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, not WAWF. The contracting team includes Khalilah Brown as the primary point of contact and contract specialist, Caleb Kindsvater as the contracting officer, and Jason Lura and Paul Halko as technical points of contact fulfilling the COTR role. All proposals must include a Unique Entity Identifier, comply with federal regulations, and submit required documentation, including manufacturer authorization letters and warranty confirmation, on company letterhead, with physical submission due by May 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. EDT to the Falls Church, VA office.