24--ND-WHITE HORSE HILL NATL GAME PRSV-TRACKED CARRIER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) is soliciting quotes for the procurement and delivery of one All Terrain Tracked Carrier Vehicle, brand name or equal to YANMAR C30R-3, for the White Horse Hill National Game Preservation in Devils Lake, ND. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by March 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) All Terrain Tracked Carrier Vehicle, specifically a Yanmar C30R-3 or an equal alternative, to be used in prescribed burning and wildfire management operations. Key specifications include:
- Vehicle Type: Tracked carrier configuration suitable for all-terrain operation.
- Engine: Diesel-powered, 46 HP Yanmar Tier4F Diesel Engine (or equal).
- Capacity: Minimum rated operating capacity comparable to the brand name model, 5513 Max Payload Capacity, 1.15 Cubic Yards (struck) / 1.62 Cubic Yards (heaped) dump body capacity.
- Features: Hydraulic dump bed (rotating or equivalent), straight dump with 58-degree angle, 1'6" dump clearance.
- Mobility: Steel Reinforced Rubber Tracks, 10 inches ground clearance, 4 PSI ground pressure.
- Operator Station: Reversible operator seat, standard safety features (e.g., ROPS and seat belt).
- Compliance: Must meet applicable EPA emissions standards.
Offerors proposing an "equal" product must provide make, model, and descriptive literature. Required documentation includes Operator/User Manual, Maintenance Manual, Warranty documentation, Parts list, technical specifications, manufacturer contact, and safety certifications.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Period of Performance: March 20, 2026, to June 19, 2026.
- Estimated Delivery Date: June 19, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes Due: March 17, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email quotes and questions to Khalilah Brown at khalilah_brown@fws.gov.
- Quote Format: Must be on company letterhead, including firm name, UEI, Point of Contact, phone, and email.
- Evaluation Criteria: Best Value, considering competitive pricing, delivery lead time, meeting salient characteristics, and positive past performance history. Past performance information (three examples of similar work) is required.
Eligibility & Notes
- Offerors must submit a completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3.
- Vendors certify compliance with applicable FAR provisions and active SAM.gov registration by submitting a quotation.