38--NM-DIVISION OF FIRE MGT TINKER 2 CTL FIR

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed priced Task Order to Caterpillar Inc for the Compact Track Loader w/ Forestry attachments (CAT 275XE) for Tinker AFB Wildland Fire Branch. The contract action is for commercial services under NAICS code 333120, Construction Machinery Manufacturing. The FWS is looking for a supplier that can provide the preferred hydraulic cooler, operator controls, and service and support for the equipment. The supplier should also be able to travel onto Air Force bases to service and support the equipment. Key points to consider: • The contract is for a Compact Track Loader w/ Forestry attachments (CAT 275XE) • The supplier should have the preferred hydraulic cooler, operator controls, and service and support • The supplier should be able to travel onto Air Force bases to service and support the equipment • The contract is a sole source award to Caterpillar Inc • The FWS is looking for a supplier that can provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government and would not be cost or time prohibitive.