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BOBCAT S66 SKID STEER NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Belle Fourche S.D. intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Jenner Equipment for an S66 T4 Bobcat Co... BOBCAT S66 SKID STEER NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Belle Fourche S.D. intends to issue a sole source purchase order to Jenner Equipment for an S66 T4 Bobcat Compact Wheeled Skid Steer Loader. This Skid Steer will be utilized in various fuels reduction projects. The Belle Fourche, S.D. Office currently has a Bobcat Skid Steer. Due to the Bobcat attachments currently used/owned, the new machine must be compatible with the current Bobcat machine, so the attachments are interchangeable. Both machines will be on the projects and it is not feasible to have two different types/brands of machines and the need to procure separate attachments for each. A different brand of machine would also require additional training for staff, increase chances of confusion of controls, safe operation, and separate dealerships for machine maintenance. We also need a local dealership for warranty/maintenance requirements. Jenner Equipment is the closest/local dealership for the Bobcat Brand. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of quotes or offers received in response to this notice. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities to meet this requirement by May 27, 2021. Additionally, any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this notice is for informational purposes only. No reimbursement for any costs connected with providing capability information will be provided. All responses to this notice must be in writing to the contract specialist, Rebecca Undlin, by the designated due date at rundlin@blm.gov.