The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price task order to Caterpillar Inc. for a Compact Track Loader with forestry attachments for the Barksdale AFB Wildland Fire Branch in Bossier City, LA. This is not a request for competitive quotes, but interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating that competition would be advantageous. The agency emphasizes the need for equipment with preferred hydraulic cooling, operator controls, and service support, as downtime could disrupt fire operations. Work is anticipated to begin after receipt of the delivery or purchase order. Responses must be directed to the Contracting Specialist by 2:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, 8/05/2026.