SD-FWS DC booth hnfh-loader

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's DC Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery in Spearfish, South Dakota is soliciting quotes for a small articulated loader (Bobcat L28 or equivalent) through solicitation 140FGA26Q0004. The procurement requires equipment meeting specific technical specifications including a 24.8 HP Tier 4 diesel engine, rated operating capacity of at least 1,200 lbs articulated and 1,500 lbs straight, telescopic lift arm with minimum 24-inch extension, enclosed heated cab with LED work lights, and a quick-attach system compatible with standard loader attachments. The solicitation also mandates inclusion of a 52-inch wide angle broom attachment with all necessary installation accessories and hydraulic components. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis to a responsive and responsible vendor registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The amended quote deadline is February 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, with solicitation questions due by January 22, 2026, and the anticipated performance period running from February 13, 2026, through March 30, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333111 (Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees, and no incumbent contractor is identified. The contract includes a trade-in credit for a 2002 John Deere 1435 loader with 850 operating hours, though the specific credit value is not stated in the available documentation. Pricing must be quoted FOB Destination with all shipping, handling, delivery, and installation costs borne by the contractor, and delivery is required to DC Booth National Fish Hatchery, 423 Hatchery Circle, Spearfish, SD 57783, within 45 days of award. The contractor must provide a minimum 1-year full machine warranty and is responsible for all labor and parts related to installation, which must be completed according to industry standards. All vendors must acknowledge receipt of both amendments to the solicitation prior to the February 2 deadline to avoid rejection of their offer.