Installation of Electric High Tensile Wire Fencing

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0939, is a combined synopsis and Request for Quotation issued under FAR Part 12 for the installation of electric high tensile wire fencing at the Prairie du Sac Agricultural Research Station in Wisconsin. The project involves securing perimeters for dairy heifer pastures with a base bid covering Fields 1–3 and three optional scopes of work designated as CLINs 0002 through 0004. The work includes demolition and disposal of existing fencing, installation of five-strand orange perimeter fencing and three-strand pink interior fencing on wooden posts, plus heavy-duty hog wire fencing with specific gauge and mesh requirements, and the setup of electrical systems with three grounding rods. All work must comply with detailed technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work and supporting attachments, including shop drawings and quality assurance milestones requiring prior approval by the Contracting Officer's Representative. The acquisition is structured as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238990 with a size standard of $19 million, and the government will award the contract using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable methodology based on pass/fail evaluations of technical acceptability and past performance, with price as the sole determinant among qualified offerors. The contract is issued as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a performance period of up to 180 calendar days from award, subject to a maximum 12-month completion window. Contractors must be registered in SAM with an active UEI and tax ID, submit a signed SF 24 Bid Bond, and agree to provide performance and payment bonds if required. Labor compliance mandates adherence to Construction Wage Rate Requirements, OSHA standards, and applicable federal regulations, including certification of compliance with anti-discrimination and DEI provisions. Delivery of proposals must be via email to the specified USDA address by 10:00 AM local time on August 7, 2026, and must include a transmittal letter with contact information, SAM UEI, tax ID, and a list of submitted documents. All prices must remain firm for 90 days after the submission deadline, and questions must be submitted via email to the point of contact by July 28, 2026, with explicit prohibition against AI-generated inquiries. Invoicing requires submission of an original and copy to both the Contracting Officer and COR, including all mandatory details such as contract number, description of work, and