# Notice of Intent Sole Source

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/doiffbo240201

- Solicitation number: DOIFFBO240201
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 12, 2024 at 8:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Agency: US Fish and Wildlife Service
- Contracting office: Fws, Over Sat G/S (140F0S)
- NAICS: 333998 All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 3830 Truck and Tractor Attachments
- First posted: September 6, 2024
- Last posted: September 6, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e1bcead297814bbaa848a7c9300930a8/view

## Description

Notice of Intent for award: The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service intends to award a sole source requirement to Wetland Equipment Company in Thibodaux, LA for the purchase and install of a set of Pontoon, 75-gallon auxiliary tanks, set of catwalks and handrails with fuel tank with lifting lugs to replace counterweights, 10,000 lb. pull front-mounted winch, and auxiliary cooler for cutter circuit for a CAT 309 mini excavator. General Specifications for parts of hydraulic undercarriage: Pontoon dimensions: 21'6"L x 40'0" W x 4'4"H; Assembled dimensions: 24'6" L x 13'11" W x approx. 10'H (5'0" pontoons only);

**Speed:** 1.5 mph on hard dry surfaces and up to 0.5 mph on water; Gross ground pressure: 1.25 psi, Pontoon Construction: Each pontoon shall have 5 compartments and 2 bulkheads providing 3 independent watertight compartments; the pontoon bottoms shall be reinforced for rough terrain operation; pontoons must be constructed with recessed track and wear pad channels for structural integrity;

**Drive System:** Power for the pontoon tracks is provided by the excavator's diesel engine and main hydraulic pumps through a hydraulic swivel; hydraulic travel motors, brake, and gearboxes shall be from the excavator manufacturer. Pontoon tracks must be driven independently; standard excavator travel controls are used; the final reduction must be provided by chain and sprocket. Drive axles and sprockets must have splined shafts and hubs; keyways shafts are not allowed; must be able to counter-rotate without moving back and forth or using the excavator boom or bucket for assistance;

**Drive Chain:** Heavy duty 140 roller chain;

**Track Chain:** Two strands of heavy-duty 4" pitch marsh buggy track chain per pontoon;

**Track Cleats:** Specially designed 3" marine grade, extruded aluminum alloy cleats with 1 wear pad per cleat. Wear pad must slide inside the recessed channel;

**Bearings:** Pontoons shall have bearings on all four corners. Bushings are not acceptable;

**Pontoon Track Chain Adjustment:** Track chain adjustments shall adjust the full life of the chain without the removal of track chain links or cleats. Minimum of 15" on front and rear of pontoon;

**Paint:** Blast, Zink coat, primer coat, color choice. Inside pontoon must be primed to prevent rust;

**Manuals:** 2 sets of parts manual, operators manual, and maintenance manual, shall be furnished for upper and lower;

**Warranty:** must be provided and attached to bid documents; Additional items needed: 75 gallon auxiliary fuel tank installed on excavator; A set of catwalks and handrails with auxiliary fuel tank with lifting lugs to replace counterweight; and 10,000 lb. pull front-mounted winch Wetland Equipment Company has been determined to be the only entity with the capability to provide the specific equipment and installation services within the 407-mile radius from the Dale Bumper White River National Wildlife Refuge If you disagree with this sole source, you may submit your argument and a statement of capability for this requirement for consideration Responses are due no later than 08:00 AM EST on Thursday, September 12, 2024 Questions may be addressed to Joni Dutcher, Contracting Officer, Email: Joni_Dutcher@fws.gov

## Publications

- September 6, 2024: Special notice, due September 12, 2024 at 8:00 AM EDT. Notice e1bcead297814bbaa848a7c9300930a8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e1bcead297814bbaa848a7c9300930a8/view

## Points of contact

- Dutcher, Joni, joni_dutcher@fws.gov, 571-447-8387

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