Special Notice of Intent to Restrict CompetitionSkid Steer Repair

Special NoticeNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in Portland, OR
  • Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Contract Details

Notice ID
FS-1176500-SPECIAL
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Sub-Agency
FOREST SERVICE
Office
USDA-FS, CSA NORTHWEST 3
Posted Date
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Response Deadline
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
PSC Code
J038
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
Portland, OR, 972042829
Status
Active

Description

It is the Governments intent to restrict competition for repair services for a USDA Forest Service-owned skid steer supporting wildfire suppression, fire and fuels work, terrain management, and emergency response operations. The skid steer is currently dismantled and inoperable at the Western States CAT facility in Fruitland, Idaho, where it is undergoing diagnostic evaluation. Restricting competition to the vendor currently in possession of the equipment will avoid the additional transportation, cost, delay, and duplication of diagnostic work associated with relocating the dismantled equipment to another repair facility. Repair services are required as soon as practicable to minimize disruption to Forest Service mission operations. The anticipated source is Western States CAT, 500 East Ov

Why This Opportunity Matters

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking responses for commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in Portland, OR. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.