Notice of intent to issue a sole source firm-fixed-price award to Caterpillar. Purpose of award is for repair of two Caterpillar 326F long reach excavators near Poston, AZ. The agency intends to award to Caterpillar under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)--only one source. The agency anticipates awarding a one-time purchase order to Caterpillar. The repairs to Caterpillar excavators are necessary for BIA Colorado River Agency's Irrigation Division. Caterpillar is only known vendor that possesses proprietary repair manuals, software, machinery, and parts to repair Caterpillar 326f long reach excavators. Solicitation is not available and technical questions will not be answered for this requirement. The NAICS code applicable to this acquisition is 811310. If a firm believes this agency should not pursue this procurement, it should submit a capability statement and pricing information for this requirement by 6/15/2023, 9:00 a.m. MS time. Point of contact is Randall Brown at (520) 723-6208, email address
[email protected]. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $50,000.00.