Installation of Electric High Tensile Wire Fencing

This solicitation, numbered 1232SA26Q0939, is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the installation of electric high tensile wire fencing at the Prairie du Sac Agricultural Research Station in Wisconsin, issued under FAR Part 12 as a commercial acquisition. The effort is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238990, with a small business size standard of $19 million, limiting eligibility to certified small business concerns. The work scope includes the demolition and removal of existing fencing, installation of perimeter and interior electric fencing using five-strand and three-strand configurations with wooden posts, incorporation of hog wire fencing for specific enclosures, and full electrical system setup including grounding rods and voltage verification. The project is structured with a base bid covering Fields 1–3 and three optional scopes of work, each tied to a separate CLIN, with pricing submitted via an interactive Excel schedule. Performance must commence within ten days of award and be completed within 180 days, with an overall performance period not exceeding twelve months from award date. All work is subject to strict specifications outlined in attachments including the Statement of Work, Perimeter Fence Specification, and Wage Determination WI20260011, with shop drawings requiring pre-approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative. The contract is evaluated using the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable methodology, requiring offerors to pass mandatory technical acceptability and past performance gates to be eligible for award. Technical compliance includes adherence to all contract clauses, material standards, and delivery requirements, while past performance is deemed unacceptable if any negative ratings exist within the past five years or if there are any terminations for default. Required submissions must include a transmittal letter with SAM UEI and tax identification numbers, proof of SAM registration, and all referenced attachments. A completed SF-24 Bid Bond is mandatory, and contractors must agree to furnish performance and payment bonds if required. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses including inspection of construction, changes, wage rate requirements, labor standards, whistleblowing protections, cybersecurity safeguards, and anti-trafficking provisions, with Alternate II of 52.240-92 and Alternate I of 52.248-3 explicitly applied. Invoicing must follow strict guidelines detailing contractor information, contract number, period of performance, and payment recipient details. Offers must be emailed by 10:00 AM local time on August 7, 20