NM-division of fire MGT tinker 2 CTL fir
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- DOIFFBO260141
- 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, announcing its intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price task order to Caterpillar Inc for a CAT 275XE Compact Track Loader with forestry attachments off the USFWS Heavy Equipment IDIQ, with capability statements due by 2:00 p.m. EDT on August 6, 2026. The procurement is classified under NAICS 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) and will use simplified acquisition procedures under FAR 13.501(a)(b).
The equipment will be delivered to Tinker Air Force Base Wildland Fire Branch in Oklahoma City for fuels management and control burn operations. FWS justifies sole-source award to Caterpillar based on the manufacturer's preferred hydraulic cooler, operator controls, and service and support capabilities. Multiple CAT 275XE units already operate within the Wildland Fire Branch, enabling seamless attachment interchangeability and equipment mobility across fire operations without requiring specialized transport. The SOW specifies a new CAT 275XE with a 122 hp minimum rating, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, Technology Package T4 with advanced touchscreen and rear-view camera, FOPS Level 2 protection, a 5-year/2,000-hour warranty, four-hour on-site orientation, and seven specialized attachments including mulcher/masticator head, dozer blade, and grapple root rake.
Responsible sources may submit capability statements to fred_riley@ios.doi.gov demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous and not cost or time prohibitive. FWS reserves discretion to determine whether to proceed competitively based on responses received. Work is anticipated to begin upon receipt of the purchase order.
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 Tinker AFB Wildland Fire Branch, 7515 Reserve Rd. Bldg. 1115, Tinker AFB, OK 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 - DOIFFBO260141
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment_1-_Notice_of_Intent_1.pdf | ||
| Attachment_2-_Supply_Requirement_1.pdf | ||
| Attachment_3-_Applicable_Clauses_1.pdf |
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