Heavy Equipment Brand Name Sole Source Justification
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140FS126F0093
- Agency
-
Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 140F0S24D0006-140FS126F0093 Federal contract award
- Awardee
- Caterpillar Inc.
- NAICS code
- 333120 Construction Machinery Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded contract 140F0S24D0006 on a sole-source basis for a Caterpillar 275XE Compact Track Loader to support operations at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Complex, awarded September 15, 2026.
The justification cites FAR Part 13 sole source acquisition procedures and identifies the 275XE as the only available source capable of meeting compatibility and performance requirements. The Fish and Wildlife Service operates eight of these machines across multiple refuges in Region 1, and market research determined that the 275XE's horsepower rating above 130 hp and hydraulic flow rate of 40 GPM are uniquely suited to operate a drum grinder for land management and habitat improvement while maintaining standard skid steer functionality. Competing compact track loaders with these specific performance specifications are not readily available in the current market. Pricing was verified as fair and reasonable through comparison with similar equipment and previous procurements. The justification was certified by Program/Project Officer Chadd Smith on September 10, 2026, and approved by Contracting Officer Chelsea DeVivo on the same date. The procurement was processed under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
Notice text
This is not a request for quotes. This is a posting of justification for name brand sole source for WA- NISQUALLY NWR COMPLX CTL CAT 275 Awarded contract 140F0S24D0006 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-09-15.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A16_SSJ_3-0034_CAT_275_1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Heavy Equipment IDIQ | Award Notice |
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