GAOA Stock Program Fence Work

The Fence Work contract under the GAOA Stock Program is for tasks to be carried out on the Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana, focusing on the removal of existing pasture fencing and the installation of new wildlife-friendly fencing across multiple sites. The work includes diverse fencing types tailored to each location, such as barbed wire, smooth wire, and combinations of rail and wire, with specific requirements for the Deep Creek Site including a continuous panel fence and temporary fencing with 12-foot panels and wood posts. Metal gates are required at all sites, while additional site-specific structures include wood pole rail gates and the rehanging of an existing metal gate at the Hayes McPherson Site and wire gates at the Meyers Creek Site. Mobilization and all associated activities are part of the scope, ensuring full implementation of the fencing plan in accordance with wildlife and land management standards. This contract is a Small Business Set Aside as defined by the SBA, classified under NAICS code 238990, and is managed by the USDA Forest Service through its office in Washington, D.C. The solicitation number is 1240LT26Q0077, with the opportunity posted on July 30, 2026, and responses due by August 27, 2026. The primary point of contact is James Edington, reachable via email at james.edington@usda.gov. Performance of the work is required in the Bozeman, Montana area, with the place of performance centered in that region. The contract is listed as a combined solicitation and is publicly accessible via the SAM.gov platform.