MN-MN VLY NWR - TRACKED CARRIER (Brand Name or Equ

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotes for one tracked carrier equipment under solicitation number 140FS226Q0045. The equipment must meet specific technical specifications, including a Yanmar C30R-3 or equivalent model with a 43-46 net horsepower diesel engine, hydrostatic transmission, hydraulic dump bed system with 1.1 cubic yard struck capacity, ROPS cab with adjustable suspension seat, and compliance with Tier 4 Final EPA emissions standards. Offerors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the technical specifications, lead time after receipt of order, and price. Interested vendors must submit completed SF 1449 forms, company information with SAM.gov UEI, representations and certifications, technical capability demonstrations, and estimated delivery timeframes as a single combined PDF file via email to dana_arnold@fws.gov. The deadline for quote submission is March 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM Central Daylight Time, with the contracting officer Dana Arnold available at 703-468-8289.

This solicitation is set aside exclusively for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) under NAICS code 333120 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The performance period runs from March 16, 2026, to September 12, 2026, with delivery required by September 12, 2026. The equipment must be delivered to Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge located at 15850 Rapids Lake Road, Carver, Minnesota 55315, and delivery of new machines to the station includes operator orientation up to four hours. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials. Payment will be made electronically through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system, and the acquisition incorporates standard FAR clauses for commercial products and services, including buy American requirements, whistleblower protections, and sustainable product provisions.