Durkee & Town Gulch Range-Wildlife Fence Repair/Construction
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This solicitation, numbered 1240BH26Q0024, is a combined synopsis and solicitation for the repair and construction of wildlife-friendly range fences on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in Baker County, Oregon, following fire damage. The work encompasses the complete removal of existing fence materials—including wire, staples, and T-posts—along with the installation of new fencing in compliance with the Interagency Fence Specifications and the Wildlife Friendly Fence Guide. All debris and removed materials must be transported off Forest Service land and disposed of in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. The procurement is structured as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238990, with a small business size standard of $19 million, and no quotations from other-than-small businesses will be considered. The contract requires adherence to strict material sourcing standards, including a limitation of five percent foreign iron and steel by cost, and all offerors must be currently registered and active in SAM with a valid UEI number. The award will be made using a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) method, where technical acceptability and past performance serve as pass/fail thresholds, with price evaluated for fairness and reasonableness. Offers must be submitted electronically by 4:30 p.m. PST on July 20, 2026, to susie.felton@usda.gov with the specified subject line, and must include a completed Standard Form 1442, the Schedule of Items, a technical narrative detailing relevant range fence experience in remote areas, and a proposed technical approach. Bid bonds of 20 percent using SF24 are required, along with performance and payment bonds upon award. The project must begin within 14 days of the Notice to Proceed, with an estimated start date no later than August 3, 2026, and full completion—including final site cleanup—due by October 1, 2027. Compliance with labor standards including the Davis-Bacon Act, anti-discrimination laws, trafficking in persons prohibitions, and the Buy American Act is mandatory. Inspections will be conducted visually at the job site by the Contracting Officer or authorized representative, following FAR 52.246-12, with rework required at no additional cost if work is deemed unsatisfactory. Electronic funds transfer via SAM or other approved systems will be used for payments, and progress payments may be requested monthly
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Baker City, OR, USASet-Aside
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Update 07/17/2026 - Amendment 2
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Durkee and Town Gulch Range Fence Repair/Construction
Solicitation Number: 1240BH26Q0024
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
1. Solicitation Information
This Request for Quote is issued as Solicitation No. 1240BH26Q0024 is for the repair/construction for fire damaged or destroyed Range Fence on Wallowa Whitman National Forest (Baker County, Oregon). The work includes but is not limited to removal of existing fence and associated materials to include all metal wire, staples, and metal T-post. The Contractor is responsible for removing and disposing of all old fence materials and related debris off Forest Service land, in full compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal disposal regulations. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set‑Aside.
NAICS Code: 238990 – All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Small Business Size Standard: 19 Million
PSC Code: Y1PZ – Construction of Other Non-Building Facilities
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of referenced provisions and clauses may be accessed at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul.
2. Submission Instructions
Offerors are responsible for reviewing all RFQ supporting documents in the included in SAM.gov and shall submit a complete quote package, including all required documentation, to susie.felton@usda.gov no later than COB (1630) PST on 20 July 2026. Hard‑copy originals are not required.
Note: All solicitation documents need to be downloaded and must be opened using the desktop version of Adobe Acrobat to ensure full visibility of all contents. Quotations that are incomplete or fail to address all RFQ requirements may be excluded.
3. Set‑Aside Status
This procurement is set aside exclusively for small business concerns. All responsible business sources may submit a quotation which will be considered.
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