CTL, Vandenberg AFB, Wildland Fire Branch, CA
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260140
- Agency
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Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333120 Construction Machinery Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a Notice of Intent on July 22, 2026, to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price task order to Caterpillar Inc for a Compact Track Loader (CAT 275XE) with forestry attachments for Vandenberg Air Force Base Wildland Fire Branch, with capability statements due by August 6, 2026. This is a commercial services procurement under NAICS 333120, awarded off the USFWS Heavy Equipment IDIQ under FAR 13.501(a)(b) simplified acquisition procedures.
FWS justifies sole-source award based on the CAT 275XE's superior hydraulic cooler, operator controls, and service-and-support capabilities that minimize equipment downtime critical to wildland fire operations. The Wildland Fire Branch currently operates multiple CAT 275XE units, enabling intermodule equipment sharing and attachment compatibility. Additionally, the requirement for vendor access to Air Force installations for equipment servicing narrows the contractor pool.
The equipment specification includes a five-year/2,000-hour warranty, four hours of on-site orientation and training, optional packages covering the LM2 Land Management Package with HD2 enhancements, enclosed cab with climate control, and the Technology Package T4 with advanced touchscreen, joysticks, push start, and rear-view camera. Eight specified attachments are included: grapple root rake, angle broom, mulcher, industrial brushcutter, power box rakes, and stump grinder.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would benefit the Government without incurring cost or time prohibitions. Capability statements must be submitted by 2:00 PM EDT on August 6, 2026, to Contracting Specialist Fred Riley at fred_riley@ios.doi.gov with subject line "Notice of Intent Capability Statement Submission - DOIFFBO260140."
Notice text
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
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment_2-_Supply_Requirement_1.pdf | ||
| Attachment_1-_Notice_of_Intent_1.pdf | ||
| Attachment_3-_Applicable_Clauses_1.pdf |
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