130hp CTL - Conboy NWR, WA

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for a 130+ horsepower Compact Track Loader (CTL) for the Conboy National Wildlife Refuge in Washington. The procurement specifically requires a Cat 275 XE or equivalent machine equipped with a standard 4-in-1 bucket (86 inches), forestry package with protective features, an installed Ansul liquid fire suppression system that can be activated remotely or from the cab, and a 72-inch mulching head with dual speed motor. Vendors must have a permanent manufacturer-approved service facility within 60 miles of the delivery location and must confirm that the engine rating with high flow attachment is at least 130 horsepower. The evaluation will be based on technical acceptability including past performance review through CPARS and price, with no trade-offs permitted between technical factors and price. Quotes are due by September 18, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to Robert_Sung@fws.gov with the solicitation number and location in the subject line.

This solicitation is set aside for HUBZone small businesses and falls under NAICS code 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract will be a firm fixed price commercial products contract with a performance period of up to one year from the award date. The procurement is for one complete CTL unit that must meet stringent operational specifications including maximum height under 91 inches, ground clearance of 10 inches, operating capacity between 4,150-6,000 pounds, and the ability to function in temperatures as low as -26 degrees Fahrenheit. The fire suppression system requirement stems from multiple reports of machine fires over the past two years that resulted in total equipment losses, making this safety feature a critical investment for protecting both the machine and operator. Performance will take place at the Conboy National Wildlife Refuge in Washington state, with the vendor required to provide equipment orientation, warranty documentation, and a 5-year remote monitoring system subscription.