Attachment_1-_Notice_of_Intent_1.pdf
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NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) – SOLE SOURCE AWARD
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed priced Task Order to Caterpillar Inc for a Compact Track Loader (CAT 275XE) with forestry attachments for the Vandenberg Air Force Base Wildland Fire Branch located at 860 Clark Avenue, Vandenberg, California. The procurement is classified as commercial services under NAICS code 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) and will utilize the USFWS Heavy Equipment IDIQ contract vehicle under FAR 13.501(a)(b) simplified acquisition procedures. Work is anticipated to begin upon receipt and delivery of the purchase order.
The justification for sole source award centers on the CAT 275XE's superior hydraulic cooler, operator controls, and service and support capabilities, which minimize equipment downtime critical to wildland fire operations. The FWS currently operates multiple units within the Wildland Fire Branch, enabling intermodule equipment sharing and compatibility of specialized attachments. Additionally, the requirement for vendor access to Air Force installations for equipment servicing and support narrows the viable contractor pool. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement by 2:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, August 6, 2026, providing clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government without incurring cost or time prohibitions. Inquiries should be directed to Contracting Specialist Fred Riley at fred_riley@ios.doi.gov with email subject line: "Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission - DOIFFBO260140." The agency reserves the right to determine whether to conduct competitive procurement based on responses received.
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NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI)
This is not a request for quotes.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) hereby submits a Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government’s intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed priced Task Order to Caterpillar Inc off of the USFWS Heavy Equipment IDIQ for the Compact Track Loader w/ Forestry attachments (CAT 275XE) for Vandenberg AFB Wildland Fire Branch, 860 Clark Ave. Vandenberg, CA per the Supply Requirement specifications.
This contract action is for commercial services under NAICS code 333120, Construction Machinery Manufacturing for which the agency intends to award with only one source under Authority, FAR 13.501(a)b), Simplified Acquisition procedures.
Caterpillar (CAT 275XE) has the preferred hydraulic cooler, operator controls, and service and support of any manufacturer. Down time of equipment repairs and waiting on parts can stop or slow down any required work or fire operations that the Compact Track Loader will be used on.
There are already multiple of these in use within the Wildland Fire Branch and this will allow the other modules to move the compact track loader to new areas without having to transport the specialized attachments for project work. With these units being used on Air Force bases for their fuels management and control burns, vendors that can travel onto the bases and service and support this equipment is vital.
FWS anticipates work to begin on the delivery of the supply after receipt of the delivery/ purchase order.
This announcement constitutes the only notice. This is not a request for competitive quotes. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which must demonstrate clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and would not be cost or time prohibitive. Responses received from this solicitation will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the agency not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the agency.
Questions or comments to this NOI should be directed to Contracting Specialist, Fred Riley at fred_riley@ios.doi.gov no later than 2:00pm, EDT, Wednesday 8/06/2026. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please indicate in the subject of your email: Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission - DOIFFBO260140
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