KS-FLINT HILLS NWR - AGRICULTURE UTILITY TRACTOR
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, through its Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge office, is seeking a small-business procurement for one agriculture utility tractor for use at the refuge in Hartford, Kansas. The work requires delivery of a 125HP agricultural tractor meeting detailed specifications for engine, transmission, hydraulics, PTO, cab, electrical systems, axles, and other features, and the solicitation also includes an optional trade-in of a 2014 John Deere 6125R. Key requirements include EPA Final Tier 4 emissions compliance, a 16 forward/16 reverse transmission, a 540/1000 independent rear PTO, connected support for remote monitoring and diagnostics, and a factory warranty of at least 2 years or 2,000 hours. Quotes are to be evaluated on best value trade-off, with technical acceptability, pricing, delivery schedule, optional trade-in acceptance, and past performance all considered, and offerors must provide equipment details, delivery lead time, trade-in value, and final price with their quote.