The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, awarded a purchase order to Volvo Construction Equipment North America, LLC for one 74 HP 4WD loader valued at $114,056 on September 16, 2026. The equipment is being manufactured and shipped from Shippensburg, Pennsylvania with an ultimate completion date of May 14, 2027. The loader meets mandatory specifications including 74–90 horsepower net engine power, minimum operating weight of 13,200 pounds, 1.0+ cubic yard bucket capacity, SAE J1040ARP88-compliant ROPS/FOPS operator station with air conditioning, electronically controlled transmission with adaptive three-forward/three-reverse gears, load-sensing hydraulic system, and one year full warranty plus three additional years powertrain coverage. The procurement originated from a solicitation posted August 17, 2026, due August 27, 2026, designating EDWOSB set-aside eligibility; however, the actual award carried no set-aside restriction. Delivery to Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, Minnesota was originally requested for March 15, 2027.