Z--MT-CHARLES RUSSELL NWR-FENCE REPAIR

The contract, identified by solicitation number 140FGA26Q0018, is a firm-fixed-price award for the repair and replacement of approximately three miles of boundary fence at the Marcotte Coulee area within the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge in Fergus County, Montana. Conducted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior, the work is driven by damage from fire and requires construction in remote, challenging terrain featuring wet and uneven conditions. The contractor must complete all work—including environmental clearing, disposal of fire-damaged materials, and installation of new fencing systems—by September 30, 2026, with performance commencing no later than 14 days after notice to proceed. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000, consistent with FAR guidance for construction contracts. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses governing construction standards, labor compliance, environmental protections, inspection, warranty, payment, and default, including the Davis-Bacon Act for wage rates and Buy American requirements for construction materials. Environmental compliance is critical, with mandates to suspend operations upon discovery of endangered species or historical resources, and to use environmentally preferable products as defined by EPA, USDA BioPreferred, ENERGY STAR, and FEMP. Offerors must submit a three-volume proposal via email to nicole_johnson@ios.doi.gov: Volume 1 contains a single firm-fixed total price, Volume 2 includes three examples of comparable past projects with contact details, and Volume 3 presents a concise technical approach and realistic schedule of no more than three pages. All submissions must be in PDF or Microsoft Office formats. Contractors must hold a valid UEI and CAGE code, declare their small business status under NAICS 238990 ($19 million size standard), and certify compliance with socioeconomic programs and prohibitions related to covered telecommunications equipment. Payment is required to be submitted through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), with funds disbursed via electronic funds transfer under FAR clauses addressing prompt payment and assignability. The Government retains right of inspection and acceptance under FAR 52.246-12, with final approval based on conformance to technical specifications and environmental protections. Work is subject to suspension due to environmental conditions without cost liability to the contractor, and unauthorized access to non-work areas may result in removal. The evaluation is a best-value trade-off, prioritizing technical approach, schedule credibility, and relevant