38--"EO14398" WRST EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT SMALL WHEEL L

The contract seeks a single brand-new small wheel loader meeting or exceeding the specifications of a Cat 938 or approved equivalent, to be delivered to Wrangell St Elias National Park in Alaska for use in extreme sub-Arctic conditions. The equipment must have a minimum gross engine power of 188 hp (Tier 4 Final/Stage V equivalent), hydrostatic transmission, a maximum roading speed of 25 mph or greater, operating weight of at least 35,000 lbs, and a minimum breakout force of 26,000 lbs. It must be equipped with a high-lift linkage, Fusion™ Hydraulic Quick Coupler, and a heavy counterweight of at least 1,200 lbs, along with a 3.5 cubic yard general purpose bucket, compatible forks, and readiness for a 12-foot snow pusher. The loader must include a factory cold-weather package with coolant rated to -58°F, a heated engine breather for operation below -13°F, four 1,000-CCA batteries, and a cold-oil cooler bypass valve for temperatures below 23°F. Tires must be 23.5R25 Michelin X SNOPLUS or approved equal, lighting must be DOT-compliant LED, and an onboard payload weighing system with printer is required. The solicitation is a firm fixed price contract issued under FAR Part 13 as a total small business set-aside under NAICS 333120, restricted to small business concerns, and requires full compliance with Buy American provisions, prohibitions on Kaspersky Lab products, and subcontracting flow-downs including ethical conduct, whistleblower protections, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. The contract requires submission of a quote via email to the contracting specialist by June 4, 2026, at 1430 hours EDT, following strict format rules including completion and highlighting of vendor data in the solicitation document, submission of signed SF-18 and SF-30 forms, a fully completed price schedule, and a specifications document clearly indicating all items as meeting or exceeding requirements. All offerors must be actively registered in SAM with current annual representations and certifications verified within the past 12 months, and must disclose immediate ownership, compliance with telecommunications equipment restrictions, and greenhouse gas emissions reporting if applicable. Award will be made based on best value using a lowest price technically acceptable approach, prioritizing both technical