24--SD-FWS DC BOOTH HNFH-LOADER

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, GAOA, is procuring a Small Articulated Loader for the DC Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery in Spearfish, South Dakota. The requirement specifies a Bobcat L28 or a technically equivalent model featuring an enclosed heated cab, LED lighting, a quick-attach system, and a 52-inch angle broom attachment. The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 333111, with the award based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. The contract is a firm-fixed-price agreement that includes a trade-in credit for a 2002 John Deere 1435 with 850 hours of use. The period of performance is established from February 13, 2026, to March 30, 2026, with delivery required within 45 days of award on an FOB Destination basis. Technical acceptability is determined by a pass/fail evaluation of the equipment's salient characteristics and supporting documentation. All invoicing must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). The equipment must include a one-year warranty and meet various federal standards, including USDA BioPreferred and EPA SNAP requirements.