Z--TX-BALCONES CANYONLANDS NWR-FENCE INSTAL

This contract, solicited under number 140FC126Q0016, is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 for fence installation at the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge in Marble Falls, Texas, with a NAICS code of 238990 and an estimated value under $25,000. The procurement is a firm fixed-price construction purchase order to be awarded based on the lowest evaluated price, and it requires full compliance with all applicable federal regulations including the Davis-Bacon Act, as evidenced by the incorporated wage determination. The period of performance is strictly limited to 60 days from the commencement date, which is scheduled between June 29 and August 28, 2026, with work confined to standard business hours Monday through Friday. Contractors must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the fence line according to detailed contract drawings and specifications, ensuring adherence to industry-standard quality control and maintaining full licensing and certification for all personnel involved. All submissions must be submitted as sealed bids by 9:00 a.m. local time on June 19, 2026, and include a completed SF-1442 form along with a detailed quote schedule covering all direct and indirect costs, including overhead and profit. Offerors must maintain an active SAM registration with current UEI and CAGE codes, and all certifications and representations are deemed incorporated from SAM at the time of proposal submission. The contract includes significant construction-related clauses such as differing site conditions, site investigation responsibilities, protection of existing vegetation, and wage rate compliance, with deviations applied to several clauses effective January and May 2026. Payment must be processed through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, requiring electronic submission of certified payrolls, compliance statements, and a release of claims with the final invoice. Contractors are responsible for all postage and fees associated with correspondence, and any changes to key personnel, materials, or subcontractors require written approval from the Contracting Officer. Compliance with EM 385-1-1 safety standards, Buy American Act requirements for materials, and equal opportunity provisions—modified by deviations—along with the potential need for performance and payment bonds, further define the obligations of the selected small business contractor.