MRG SFD 1 Amphibious Replacement Track Set

The Bureau of Reclamation has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Wilco Manufacturing for a replacement amphibious track set. The contract, valued at $72,463.49, is for one complete track assembly specifically designed for a Caterpillar 330CL amphibious excavator used by the Socorro Field Division. This procurement falls under NAICS code 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) and PSC 2530 (Vehicular Brake, Steering, Axle, Wheel, and Track Components). The contract will be performed in Socorro, New Mexico, with an estimated award date in September 2025. The Bureau has determined that Wilco Manufacturing is the only viable source due to their proprietary design and manufacturing of the original amphibious pontoons with unique mounting specifications.

The primary objective is to restore the amphibious excavator to operational status and eliminate frequent equipment downtime that impacts field operations. The track system requires highly specific technical specifications including a 5-inch heavy-duty track chain, minimum 97 aluminum cleats, K3 attachments, and a minimum breaking load of 70,000 pounds, all of which must be compatible with Wilco's proprietary pontoon system. Interested contractors must submit capability statements to the Bureau's contracting officer at tvillegas@usbr.gov by August 5, 2025, at 4:00 PM MDT. The sole source justification is based on market research confirming that alternative vendors cannot provide compatible components due to the unique pitch, mounting hole patterns, and hardware requirements. The contractor must deliver the fully assembled track systems within 12 weeks of contract award to the San Marcial yard in New Mexico, with no government-furnished property or special security requirements involved.