ND - ARROWWOOD NWR - Wheeled Skid Steer with Two T

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service seeks procurement of one wheeled skid steer loader for Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge in North Dakota, with quotes due July 22, 2026. This procurement is reserved exclusively for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) firms and requires acceptance of two trade-in units as a condition of award.

Place of performance is Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge, 7780 10th Street SE, Pingree, North Dakota 58476. Delivery is required by February 1, 2027.

The Government seeks an unused, 2026 or newer wheeled skid steer with a minimum 74 horsepower engine, rated operating capacity of 2,900 pounds, and operating weight of 8,615 pounds. Required features include variable flow auxiliary hydraulics (23.3 GPM standard flow), vertical lift path, LED front and rear lights, clear side auto HVAC cab, integrated Bluetooth radio, adjustable heated cloth air ride seat, power quick tach, 7-inch touch display, keyless start, 12–16.5 12PR heavy duty tires, dual direction bucket positioning, rear camera, automatic ride control, reversing fan, auto throttle, selectable joystick controls, high-flow hydraulics, and a 74-inch heavy duty bucket with bolt-on cutting edge. The equipment must include a 3-year machine IQ health and security subscription, meet ROPS and FOPS standards, carry a 2-year/2,000-hour warranty, and maintain 31.7-gallon fuel capacity and 5,800-pound tipping load. Trade-ins consist of a 2017 Bobcat 5600 with 352 hours and a 2003 Bobcat S250 with 1,394 hours.

The contract is firm-fixed-price. Evaluation uses a tradeoff analysis weighing technical specifications compliance, past performance assessed through CPARS and other sources, and price. Contractors must submit quotes via email to dana_arnold@ios.doi.gov as a single PDF, including completed Standard Form 1449, company information, FAR 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate, and all solicitation amendments. Delivery is FOB Destination with contractor bearing all delivery costs.