Allegheny National Forest Woven Wire Deer Fence

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, through its CSA EAST 13 office, is soliciting bids for the supply and installation of 7- to 8-foot woven wire deer fencing across designated areas within the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania, specifically in Warren, McKean, Elk, and Forest Counties. The total contract quantity is 63,844 linear feet, divided between two districts, with performance expected to be completed by June 30, 2027. Work must begin within 30 days of award and includes constructing fences along designated flag lines using 14-gauge galvanized steel wire with specific spacing and fastener requirements, installing walkthrough and vehicle/skidder access gates as detailed in attached exhibits, and adhering to strict installation standards such as using 2x4 spacer boards when attaching to trees and avoiding post placement in ditch lines. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price and is set aside entirely for small businesses under FAR 19.5, requiring offerors to qualify as small businesses and comply with associated subcontracting and reporting obligations, including the Small Business Subcontracting Plan with Alternate III and limitations on subcontracting. Key deliverables are measured by actual installed linear footage, and acceptance occurs on-site at locations listed in Exhibit E under the authority of the Contracting Officer’s Representative. All proposals must be submitted as a signed SF-1442 form and a technical proposal containing past performance, technical approach, and a Green Plan, with no specified page limits. Questions must be submitted by July 14, 2026, and proposals are due by July 28, 2026. Evaluation will focus on past performance, available qualified personnel, and available equipment, with technical merit carrying significantly more weight than price in a best-value trade-off process, excluding LPTA. Invoices must be submitted electronically through the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, not WAWF. Equipment must be thoroughly cleaned before site access to prevent the spread of noxious weeds or debris, and personnel accessing federal facilities must comply with Personal Identity Verification requirements. Security, ethics, and compliance clauses are prominently included, covering trafficking in persons, whistleblower protections, contractor code of conduct, and safeguarding of information systems. Contract administration is managed by Bradley Higley as Contracting Officer in Atlanta, with site coordination handled by Kevin Wiltsie in Pennsylvania. The government provides only maps and signage; all materials, labor, tools, and incident