ND - ARROWWOOD NWR - Wheeled Skid Steer with Two T
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to provide a new, unused wheeled skid steer for the Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge in Pingree, North Dakota. The contractor must supply a 2026 or newer wheeled skid steer meeting specific technical requirements, such as a minimum 74 HP engine and a 2,900 lbs. rated operating capacity, and must accept two trade-in vehicles as part of the contract. These trade-ins consist of a 2017 Bobcat 5600 with 352 operating hours and a 2003 Bobcat S250 with 1,394 operating hours. The government will evaluate proposals using a tradeoff method based on technical specifications, past performance, and price for the firm-fixed-price contract, which runs from August 5, 2026, to February 1, 2027. Quotes must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Dana Arnold at dana_arnold@ios.doi.gov by July 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time.