24--MS-MORGAN BRAKE NWR-JD TRACTOR

MS-MORGAN BRAKE NWR-JD TRACTORDescription:NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE FOR FWS Morgan Brake NWR – MS JOHN DEERE 8R 280 Tractor with Trade-In TO Deere & Company.THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Joint Administrative Operations, Acquisition & Property Operations intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract under the authority of:FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible sourceToDeere & Company2000 John Deere RunCary, NC 27513The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 333924 Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing, 750 Employees.The object of this sole source award to Deere & Company for JOHN DEERE 8R 280 Tractor with the following specifications:John Deere 8R 280 Cab TractorBasic Warranty – 2 years or 2,000 hours from the factoryManual in EnglishTractor to include:John Deere 8R 280 cab tractor with

Instructional SeatJD Link modem and connectivityRadio included with cab package16F/5R speed PowerShift Transmission4WDAir Seat plus Cab SuspensionRight-hand reverser bump-shift type transmission controlsHydraulic power steeringJD Power Tech 9L (549 cu.in.) 6 cylinder EPA FT4 /EU Stage V compliant diesel engine60 gpm hydraulic pump(4) Premium rear remote SCVs with electrohydraulic controls, premium couplers and high pressure relief levers1,000 rpm/540 rpm PTO18,500 lb. Cat3/3N 3-pt. hitch with quick-coupler and sway blocksCat 3 adj. swinging drawbar for use with 1.5 in. pin4.72 inch dia. by 118.5 inch length double taper wheel hubs480/80R50 159A8 R1W duals (1300 series MFWD with Group 48 rear tires)420/85R34 147A8 R1W front tires(12) 100 lb. suitcase weights mounted on frontTrade-in the following tractor:2012 John Deere 8260RThis 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 Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following address: keith_rose@fws.gov