DWA Temporary Elk Exclosure Installation

The contract, titled DWA Temporary Elk Exclosure Installation with solicitation number W912EF26QA082, is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 238990, issued by the U.S. Army Engineer District Walla Walla under the Department of Defense. Offers are due by 11:00 AM PT on August 11, 2026, following an extension from the original date, and must be submitted electronically to zachary.s.newby@usace.army.mil by registered and active SAM.gov entities. Proposals require a signed SF-1449 and SF-30 if amended, along with comprehensive descriptive materials including manufacturer data sheets, brochures, and warranty documentation, and must comply with FAR 52.212-1 instructions for commercial products and services. The work involves installing a temporary elk exclosure fence at Ahsahka, Idaho, between August 1 and October 15, 2026, with specifications mandating an 8-foot-tall fence constructed of 12.5-gauge galvanized wire and 16-gauge tubing, posts spaced at 10 feet and driven 24 inches into the ground, with no bulges or gaps exceeding 4 inches at the base. All work must adhere to OSHA standards and USACE EM 385-1-1, including submission of an Activity Hazard Analysis and Accident Prevention Plan prior to commencement, and the contractor must conduct E-Verify screenings for all personnel, submitting a verified candidate list to the COR within 30 business days of award. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price arrangement with FOB Destination terms, requiring all pricing to include shipping costs to the deliverable location at 1428 Northfork Drive, Ahsahka, ID 83520-0048, where government inspection and acceptance will occur within seven business days of delivery. Acceptance is governed by a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and Technical Exhibit 1, with performance metrics requiring 90% compliance during surveillance for critical elements like fence height and post depth. A one-year warranty on labor and workmanship is mandatory. Electronic invoicing through WAWF is required under DFARS 252.232-7003, with payments directed to the Dworshak Project Office. Special requirements include compliance with DFARS 252.