Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to award a sole source contract to Caterpillar Inc. for the purchase of a Compact Track Loader (CTL) with forestry attachments. The CTL will be used by the Shaw AFB Wildland Fire Branch in South Carolina. The contract will be a firm-fixed priced task order under the USFWS Heavy Equipment IDIQ. The FWS is seeking a CAT 275XE model with specific features, including a hydraulic cooler, operator controls, and service and support. The contractor must deliver the equipment to the specified location and coordinate with the government point of contact.
Key features of the CTL include:
• Engine with gross power of at least 122hp
• Operating weight of 12705 lbs
• Rated operating capacity of 4205 lbs
• Breakout force of 6422 lbs
• Hydraulic flow of 40 gal/min
• Warranty of 5 years/2000 hours
The FWS anticipates work to begin on the delivery of the supply after receipt of the delivery/purchase order.