Purchase Order 140F0S26P0005

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $174,059 firm fixed-price purchase order to Federal Contracts LLC (doing business as Federal Contracts Company) on February 12, 2026, for the procurement and delivery of a 130+ horsepower compact track loader to the Mid-Columbia National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Washington state. The equipment procurement originated from an unrestricted competitive solicitation posted on September 19, 2025, seeking a Cat 275 XE or equivalent unit with four critical attachments: an 86-inch 4-in-1 bucket with cutting edge, a forestry package with protective guarding, an Ansul liquid fire suppression system with dual activation capabilities, and a 72-inch mulching head with dual-speed motor. The fire suppression system was identified as a non-negotiable safety requirement due to multiple equipment fire incidents resulting in total loss over the preceding two years. Federal Contracts LLC, an SBA-certified HUBZone firm based in Tampa, Florida, was selected as the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror and is responsible for ensuring the compact track loader meets all technical specifications and salient characteristics while maintaining a permanent manufacturer-approved service facility within 60 miles of the refuge location.

The award was structured with a firm fixed-price contract type and an ultimate completion date of November 30, 2026, providing the Wildlife Service with equipment critical to land management and wildland fire prevention operations at the refuge. Federal Contracts LLC's selection reflects its established track record as a primary federal equipment supplier, with extensive experience delivering specialized machinery including compact track loaders with forestry attachments to Fish and Wildlife Service facilities and other federal agencies. The contract was administered by FWS Over SAT G/S located in Falls Church, Virginia, with actual equipment deployment and service support requirements tied to the Mid-Columbia National Wildlife Refuge location in Washington. No small business set-aside designation was applied to this procurement, allowing full and open competition among all qualified vendors.