42--TX - MIDCOAST RFGS CPX - Multi-Use Amphibious Track Vehicle with Attachments DOIFFBO260023
Summary
AI-generated · Jan 27, 2026A firm-fixed-price sole-source contract will be awarded to Coast Machinery LLC for a multi-use amphibious tracked vehicle with a rotary cutter and trailer, capable of operating in coastal salt marshes and other wetland environments. The vehicle is needed to support wildfire suppression, prescribed fire operations, and hazardous fuels reduction in areas inaccessible to traditional Type 6 wildland engines because of saturated soils and dense vegetation.
Market research concluded no other vendors meet the required specifications. This notice is not a competitive solicitation. If another party believes they can meet the requirement, they may submit a written statement of capabilities showing clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous. Capabilities statements must be submitted by email as an Adobe PDF; preparation costs are the respondent’s responsibility and will not be reimbursed.
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE FOR FWS TEXAS MIDCOAST REFUGES COMPLEX, TX to acquire a multi-use amphibious tracked vehicle (with rotary cutter and trailer) TO COAST MACHINERY LLC. THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. The U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Acquisition & Property Management intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of: FAR 6.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements To COAST MACHINERY LLC 10012 Umbehagen LN Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70817-7321, United States The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 336999 - All Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, 1000. The purpose of this sole source award to COAST MACHINERY LLC is to acquire a multi-use amphibious tracked vehicle (with rotary cutter and trailer) capable of operating in coastal salt marshes and other wetland environments. This equipment is mission-critical for wildfire suppression, prescribed fire operations, and hazardous fuels reduction projects in areas inaccessible to traditional Type 6 wildland engines due to saturated soils and dense vegetation. Market research confirmed that no other vendors or products meet the required specifications and operational needs for this requirement. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. Capability statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: dana_arnold@fws.gov
From Special Notice posted on Jan 26, 2026Notice history
1Details
Award Information
Not yet awarded
Contacts
Phone