38--ND-ARROWWOOD NWR- MINI TRACK LOADER

SOL #: 140FS226Q0102Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Interior
Us Fish And Wildlife Service
FWS, SAT TEAM 2
Falls Church, VA, 22041, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

PSC

Earth Moving And Excavating Equipment (3805)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
May 6, 2026
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Last Updated
May 6, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 18, 2026, 1:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for one new Mini Track Loader for the Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Pingree, ND. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bidders have the option to include a trade-in of an existing 2014 Bobcat 5600 Toolcat. Quotes and questions are due by May 18, 2026, at 9:00 am EST.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for one (1) new Mini Track Loader, model year 2025 or newer, equivalent to a Bobcat MT100. Key specifications include a minimum 24.8hp, 3-cylinder engine, 9.8" wide tracks, 1000lbs rated operating capacity, and specific operating weights and lift forces. The equipment must be delivered in new condition within 100 days of award, accompanied by manuals, warranty documentation, and safety certifications.

An optional trade-in is available for a 2014 Bobcat 5600 Toolcat (Serial Number AHG811652, 1532 hours) which has identified issues including an ECU needing replacement and a small hydraulic leak. Bidders may include a trade-in allowance in their quote.

Contract Details

  • Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
  • Period of Performance: Approximately May 21, 2026, to September 7, 2026
  • Delivery Date: No later than September 7, 2026
  • NAICS: 333120 (Construction Machinery Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees.

Submission & Evaluation

Quotes and questions must be emailed to khalilah.brown@fws.gov by May 18, 2026, at 9:00 am EST. Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.

Evaluation will follow a Best Value Comparative Evaluation, where Technical Acceptability and Past Performance are significantly more important than Price.

  • Technical Acceptability: Pass/fail based on product specifications, features, delivery, condition, warranty, support, and regulatory compliance.
  • Past Performance: Requires three examples of successful, timely completion of similar work.
  • Price: Evaluated for reasonableness and completeness.
  • Optional Trade-in: Acceptance of the trade-in will be considered in the evaluation.

Eligibility & Contact

  • Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
  • Contact: Khalilah Brown, khalilah_brown@fws.gov, 571-547-3407.

People

Points of Contact

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