SD-lake andes NWR wheeled excavator LOA

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is seeking to procure a Mecalac 15MWR Wheeled Excavator Loader through Request for Quotation 140F0S25Q0033 for delivery to the Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge in South Dakota. The solicitation specifies detailed technical requirements including a 136 HP diesel engine, 4-wheel drive capability, final tier 4 emissions compliance, base machine weight between 31,000-36,000 lbs, and comprehensive features such as a panoramic cab, LED working lights, side and rear cameras, and heated pneumatic seat. The procurement is structured as a firm fixed-price contract with evaluation criteria focused on technical acceptability and fair and reasonable pricing. Contractors will undergo assessment through a FAPIIS search of past performance, and the government reserves the right to award without discussions. Proposals are due by September 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, with key points of contact being Joni Dutcher (Contract Specialist) and Tyrell Lauckner (Regional Heavy Equipment Coordinator).

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside, despite the solicitation notice indicating "No Set-Aside Used," creating some discrepancy in the documentation. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the available materials. The solicitation does not specify the contract value or budget range for this single excavator procurement. The quantity is limited to one wheeled excavator loader unit, with delivery required by December 31, 2025. Performance will take place at the Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge in South Dakota, where the equipment will support the refuge's operational requirements.