130hp CTL - Finley NWR, OR

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring one 130+ horsepower Compact Track Loader (CTL) specifically a Cat 275 XE or equivalent for the Finley National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon. The contract requires four critical attachments: a standard 4-in-1 86-inch bucket with bolt-on cutting edge, a forestry package with land management features including guarding and polycarbonate doors, an installed Ansul liquid fire suppression system with remote activation capability, and a 72-inch mulching head with dual-speed motor rated for the machine's horsepower and flow requirements. Vendors must maintain a permanent manufacturer-approved service facility within 60 miles of the delivery location and confirm the engine rating meets the minimum 130 horsepower requirement with high flow attachments connected. The evaluation will be conducted using a lowest price technically acceptable approach, considering technical acceptability including past performance and price, with no trade-offs permitted. 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.

The solicitation is set aside under the HUBZone program and falls under NAICS code 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are specifically mentioned in the solicitation documents. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the procurement includes comprehensive requirements such as a 3-year/2000-hour equipment protection plan, machine orientation training, service manuals, and a 5-year remote monitoring system subscription, suggesting a substantial investment. The quantity is limited to one CTL unit, and the place of performance is the Finley National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price commercial product acquisition, and vendors must provide detailed technical specifications confirming compliance with the extensive salient characteristics outlined in the solicitation package.