Boulder Grazing Complex Fence Projects

This contract solicitation, identified as 1240BJ26Q0018, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, specifically for the construction of small fence sections totaling no more than 0.5 miles each within the Bulldog and Snowcap Grazing Allotments in Washington. The purpose is to establish effective livestock grazing boundaries in alignment with resource management objectives, requiring the contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and incidental supplies to build four-strand and three-strand barbed wire fences with steel posts, clear a 12-foot right-of-way, and remove and dispose of existing damaged fencing. All work must comply with Forest Service specifications, including General Technical Report PNW-GTR-250 and the 1999 Handbook Fences, while adhering to strict environmental controls such as preventing soil erosion, prohibiting discharge of pollutants into water bodies, restricting equipment use in streams without approval, and preserving natural vegetation beyond the designated fence ROW. The contract is a firm fixed price award with an estimated value of $42,042 and is exclusively set aside for small businesses under the NAICS code 238990 with a size standard of $19 million. Quotations must be submitted electronically to tony.bernard@usda.gov no later than 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time on July 2, 2026, and must include a completed Schedule of Items (Attachment 1) and Past Performance Form (Attachment 10), both as separate documents, along with any signed amendments. Hard copies are not required, and all solicitation documents must be accessed and opened using the desktop version of Adobe Acrobat. Offerors must demonstrate experience installing barbed wire fences in similar remote, challenging terrains with comparable logistical demands, provide a detailed technical approach including project management and work schedule, and submit pricing for all line items. The evaluation will be based on comparative analysis of past performance, experience, technical approach, and price, with award made on best value without formal tradeoff procedures. The period of performance runs from July 14 to October 31, 2026, with flexibility for weather delays and potential extension into 2027 with government coordination. The contractor must comply with PIV requirements, provide performance and payment bonds, submit an SF24 bid bond, and adhere to labor standards including wage rates and whistleblower protections. Final