38--Compact Track Load and Attach, Mtn Home AFB, ID

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is issuing a Notice of Intent (NOI) to inform industry contractors of the Government's intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed priced contract to Caterpillar Inc for the Compact Track Loader w/ Forestry attachments (CAT 275XE) for Mountain Home AFB, ID Wildland Fire Branch. The contract action is for commercial services under NAICS code 333120, Construction Machinery Manufacturing. The FWS anticipates work to begin on the delivery of the supply after receipt of the delivery/purchase order. Key aspects of the job include: • The Compact Track Loader will be used for wildland fire operations • The loader will have forestry attachments • The contract is for a firm-fixed price • The FWS is seeking a sole source contract with Caterpillar Inc • The contract is expected to allow for standardization of equipment and attachments, leading to safer operation and fewer on-site delays