130hp CTL - Malheur NWR, OR

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is procuring a 130+ horsepower compact track loader (CTL) for delivery to the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon. This is a brand name or equal requirement specifically seeking a Cat 275 XE with four mandatory attachments: an 86-inch standard 4-in-1 bucket with bolt-on cutting edge, a forestry package with protective guarding and polycarbonate doors, an Ansul liquid fire suppression system with remote and in-cab activation capabilities, and a 72-inch mulching head with dual-speed motor rated for the machine's horsepower and flow. Vendors must maintain a permanent manufacturer-approved service facility within 150 miles of the delivery location and confirm their engine rating meets the minimum 130 hp requirement with high flow attachment connected. The procurement will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and price, with specific verification of service facility location and engine rating, while past performance will be used to determine contractor responsibility. The solicitation was posted on September 15, 2025, with responses due by September 18, 2025, requiring electronic submission to Robert_Sung@fws.gov along with the vendor's CAGE code.

This procurement is conducted under full and open competition with no set-aside designation, classified under NAICS code 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed-price agreement to the responsible offeror presenting the most advantageous offer considering both technical acceptability and price factors. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the procurement involves a single unit of heavy construction equipment with specialized forestry attachments and a comprehensive three-year/2000-hour equipment protection plan. The equipment will be delivered to and operated at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon, where it will be used for forestry and land management applications in challenging operational environments. The solicitation emphasizes the critical importance of the fire suppression system due to multiple recent incidents resulting in total equipment losses, making this safety feature a mandatory requirement rather than an optional enhancement.